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Scenic Running Trails in West Virginia
West Virginia has 49 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 20 cities and towns — Morgantown, Charleston, Fairmont, Parkersburg and 16 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Coopers Rock State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews
Scenic nature preserve offering numerous hiking trails, campsites, parking & facilities.
Ritter Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,075 reviews
Spacious park offering trails, green spaces & a rose garden, plus a creek, dog park & 2 playgrounds.
Valley Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,411 reviews
Sprawling 1,145-acre park with waterfalls, 18 miles of trails & a river for fishing & kayaking.
Coonskin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,456 reviews
Riverside park offering nature trails, a golf course & soccer field, plus a pond, pool & playground.
Parkersburg City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,464 reviews
46.6-acre urban park featuring a swimming pool, multiple sports facilities, picnic sites & trails.
Tomlinson Run State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
Family-friendly activities are available at this serene destination with forested hills & a stream.
Heritage Port
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews
Year-round festivals & live entertainment draw crowds to this riverfront park along a bike trail.
War Memorial Park Martinsburg
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,062 reviews
Park featuring pools, swings, playgrounds and a monument.
Poor House Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 981 reviews
Sprawling county park offering a stocked lake, multiple event pavilions, disc golf & mid-1800s barn.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 949 reviews
Featuring a baseball field, splash area, and playground, this area offers picnic tables, slides, a swimming pool and miniature golf.
Palatine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 888 reviews
Scenic riverside park with walking paths, a boat launch & water activities, plus a splash pad.
Harris Riverfront Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 905 reviews
Green space with a skate park, playground & amphitheater, plus picnic tables & exercise equipment.
Fort Boreman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Park with hiking trails & hilltop views of the city & river, on the site of a Civil War–era fort.
Pricketts Fort State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
State park featuring a re-creation of Pricketts Fort, with actors demonstrating 18th-century life.
North Bend State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
Woodsy, laid-back property set amid forest in North Bend State Park, plus a restaurant with views.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Historical museum featuring a mansion plus picnic areas, carriage rides & other activities.
Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Public park on the Ohio River with an open-air waterfront amphitheater, plus walking/biking trails.
McDonough Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Wildlife refuge offering paved trails for hiking and picnicking, plus a restroom.
White Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 470 reviews
This 170-acre park features an ice arena, baseball & softball fields & miles of hiking trails.
Little Creek Park Office
4.6 ★★★★★ 453 reviews
Sports fields, wooded trails, a disc-golf course & picnic area are the draw at this park.
Mason-Dixon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Serene park boasting a fairy trail and a playground as well as picnic tables.
Sunrise Carriage Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Hiking area featuring a gentle walking trail that leads to a former governor's mansion.
Yankauer Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Relaxing nature preserve for birding and birders, hosting well maintained trails, some of which are easy, as well as seating.
Mon River Trail: Van Voorhis Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Park offering a public restroom, plus opportunities for walking, biking, and kayaking.
Meeks Mountain Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Biking-friendly network of hiking paths, some kid-friendly, laid out across mountainous terrain, featuring scenic views and art installations.
Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Managed by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, this nature preserve has trails, a pond, and wildlife.
Caperton Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Park with a path for walking and running by the river.
Spruce Pine Hollow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews
Wooded park featuring picnic tables, trails for hiking and a creek.
Tower Run Nature Viewing and Fishing
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and trails, plus a lake and kid-friendly hikes.
Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park featuring a trail and an overlook, plus a spot for amateur radio operation.
Oglebay Park Wheeling, WV
4.5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Relaxed area featuring hiking trails, a zoo and a golf course, plus tennis courts, pools and mini golf.
Bridgeport City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Clean park along a creek set up for picnics, plus baseball and soccer fields.
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