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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in West Virginia

West Virginia has 19 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 16 cities and towns — Huntington, Morgantown, Barboursville, Beaver and 12 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Coopers Rock State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews

Bruceton Mills, WV

50 miScenic

Scenic nature preserve offering numerous hiking trails, campsites, parking & facilities.

Ritter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,075 reviews

Huntington, WV

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Spacious park offering trails, green spaces & a rose garden, plus a creek, dog park & 2 playgrounds.

Little Beaver State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,210 reviews

Beaver, WV

20 miScenic

Tomlinson Run State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews

New Cumberland, WV

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly activities are available at this serene destination with forested hills & a stream.

Harris Riverfront Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 905 reviews

Huntington, WV

Scenic

Green space with a skate park, playground & amphitheater, plus picnic tables & exercise equipment.

North Bend State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 729 reviews

Cairo, WV

Scenic

Woodsy, laid-back property set amid forest in North Bend State Park, plus a restaurant with views.

McDonough Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews

Vienna, WV

3 miPavedScenic

Wildlife refuge offering paved trails for hiking and picnicking, plus a restroom.

Mason-Dixon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Core, WV

Scenic

Serene park boasting a fairy trail and a playground as well as picnic tables.

Yankauer Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

Martinsburg, WV

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing nature preserve for birding and birders, hosting well maintained trails, some of which are easy, as well as seating.

Harveytown Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Huntington, WV

Loop

Easygoing destination featuring a farm-themed playground, nature trails & picnicking spots.

Danner Meadow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews

Charleston, WV

3 miCrushed gravelShadedDog-friendly

Leafy park with exercise stations, an athletic field, shaded picnic tables & a playground.

Meeks Mountain Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Hurricane, WV

1 miScenic

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

Hedgesville, WV

LoopScenic

Managed by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, this nature preserve has trails, a pond, and wildlife.

Tower Run Nature Viewing and Fishing

4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Morgantown, WV

Scenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and trails, plus a lake and kid-friendly hikes.

Cove Valley Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Weirton, WV

Toms Run Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Morgantown, WV

ScenicDog-friendly

Marion County Rail Trail - Meredith Tunnel

4.5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Fairmont, WV

PavedLitScenic

NBRT Happy Valley Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Parkersburg, WV

Scenic

River Trail Trailhead

3.6 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Barboursville, WV

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