Category: Hiking
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Cheat Canyon Hike-athon / Paddle-athon
I hiked from Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area to the Cheat River and paddled into Cheat Lake. Here’s what I learned. On the last week of May, I decided to execute the plan for a through trip of the Cheat Canyon that I’d been dreaming up since wintertime. I started in the area of snowflake…
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Everything you need to know to find the PA-23 Piper Apache Crash Site
The hike to find the remnants of the PA-23 Piper Apache begins on Lumberjack Trail in Spruce Knob Recreation Area in the Seneca Creek Backcountry. Total, this hike is around 6 miles, 3 out and 3 back. The trail is an easy to follow, dirt trail leading into Seneca Backcountry. After passing a swampy area…
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Everything you need to know to experience Seneca Rocks
Seneca rocks is a well known West Virginia landmark. Rising over 900 feet above the North Fork River, Seneca Rocks easily became a target for ambitious climbers and hikers alike. A wonderful spot for picnics is available with several tables and charcoal grills available throughout the area. Also, weary hikers or climbers may take rest…
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Everything you need to know to experience NROCKS Via Ferrata
Once, again we are back with the motto #DoItScared for today’s blog post. The Via Ferrata at NRocks in Circleville, West Virginia has been on my bucket list for a while now. However, after seeing pictures of “the bridge” I was always scared off. Recently, an acquaintance of mine posted a yoga retreat to NRocks…
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Everything you need to know to hike to Red Run Falls
This trail is a 3.3 mile trail to a waterfall outside of Parsons, West Virginia. This is a somewhat unofficial trail begins at the end of Forrest Service Road (FSR 244). There is room for 4-6 vehicles here but there are pull-offs close if the lot is full. From the gate, walk 1.3-1.5 miles up…
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Everything you need to know to hike to Chimney Top
Chimney Top is a 5.3 mile out-and-back hike to one of the peaks of the North Fork Mountain range in Cabins, West Virginia. The trail begins off of Smoke Hole Road where parking is available in front of the signage and along other pull-offs. Be sure to get there early, as the parking lot fills…
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Everything you need to know to hike to Shaver’s Fork High Falls
This 8-ish mile out-and-back hike was the prefect way to spend the day. From hiking, to fishing or swimming, this hike offers fun for the entire family! I completed this hike with my parents and 3 dogs and had a blast. We went in April of 2023. At that time, there was not a lot…
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Everything you need to know to hike to USAF C45 Crash Site
This hike is roughly 5 miles out-and-back to reach the crash site of the USAF C45 from 1960. Remnants of the plane are still at the crash site although the trail is not well marked. I recommend using a GPS and a paper map to reach this site. But first, a little history… Information about…
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Everything you need to experience Lindy Point Overlook
Lindy Point Overlook is a short 0.7 out-and-back trail located in Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia. The short trail is lined by WV State flower, the rhododendron. With minimal elevation gain, this trail is definitely worth the stop if you are in the park for the day. To navigate to the trail,…
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Everything you need to know to experience Douglas Falls
Among the other wonders of West Virginia nestled in Tucker County, Douglas Falls is a fan favorite located in Thomas, WV. As the North Fork Blackwater River flows directly past the town, a rail trail is visible from the main highway. This rail trail is open to the public and serves as a road in…
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