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Hikers at Beauty Mountain

More than 4,000 miles of designated hiking trail wander the hills of West Virginia, literally ascending from its lowest points along the and the rivers to its highest at Spruce Knob. Along the way, hiking trails wander through state and national parks and lead through towns of every kind.

WE'RE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE: HIKING INFORMATION AT WEST VIRGINIA EXPLORER IS DOWN AND WILL BE PUBLISHED AGAIN IN AUTUMN 2017.

West Virginia Hiking News

Long Point New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

W.Va. hiking devotee shares favorite New River Gorge hiking trails

Which are the best hiking trails in America's newest national park? Deb Moses Lamey, president of Friends of the New River Gorge National Park...
Gobbler in a West Virginia pasture

W.Va. records largest spring turkey harvest in five years

FARMINGTON, W.VA. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Wednesday, hunters in the Mountain State harvested...
Endless Wall at Night by Jessie Thornton

Endless Wall Trail again named the best hike in West Virginia

LANSING, W.Va. — The Endless Wall Trail in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has again been ranked the best hike in...
At the center of the eastern U.S., West Virginia makes fora popular destination for winter hiking.

Six tips for hiking West Virginia in winter weather

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Hiking in West Virginia in winter can prove a transcendent experience. Nothing compares to a stroll through a wonderland of snow...
New River at Grandview, Raleigh County, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, New River Gorge Region

West Virginia hiking blogger says New River Gorge tops inquiries

GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Though travel to West Virginia is increasing statewide, a blogger best known for helping families with children find good hiking options...

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