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From scenic vistas to beautiful overlooks, hiking trails at West Virginia’s state parks and forests lead to breathtaking mountain scenery.
Along the way create lasting memories but remember to leave no trace behind in Almost Heaven.
= Hiking
Bluestone Turnpike Trail
This moderately difficult trail begins at the
junction of the Farley Loop and River Trail in
Pipestem Resort State Park. From this intersection
it is 8.5 miles to Bluestone State Park. The trail
is best accessed near the aerial tram at the
Mountain Creek Lodge. From the Mountain Creek
Lodge, follow the moderately difficult River Trail
downstream for one mile to access the beginning
of the Bluestone Turnpike Trail. Access also is
possible by hiking the entire length of the River
Trail in its entirety.
Distance: 8.5 miles
Canyon Rim Trail
Beginning near the employee parking area at
Canyon Rim Center, this steep trail descends
500 feet to Heritage Point, a massive sandstone
outcropping. The overlook offers an excellent
view of the Bluestone River Gorge and
Mountain Creek Lodge.
Distance: 0.7 mile
Blaze:
Cottage Trail
This easy trail begins at the park road behind
Cottage Number 1 and travels down to Long
Branch Lake where it joins the Lake Shore Trail.
Distance: 0.2 mile
Difficulty: easy
Blaze:
County Line Trail
This steep, somewhat rugged trail begins at the
Nature Center parking lot, comes through the
edge of the yard and then travels a short distance
toward the stables. It then descends into the
woods, crosses two knobs, passes Indian Branch
Falls (1.2 miles) and ends at the
he River Trail.
Distance: 1.9 miles
Blaze:
Park trail Descriptions
= Horseback Riding = Mountain Bike Riding
Den Tree Trail
This is a a non-game wildlife trail that begins
on the edge of the arboretum, crosses the Law
Hollow Trail and ends at the wildlife viewing area
on the dam at Long Branch Lake.
Distance: 0.6 mile
Difficulty: easy
Blaze:
Dogwood Trail
This is a relatively easy walking trail that begins at
the Nature Center, passes through an oak-hickory
forest along the park road, and loops back to
the Nature Center.
Distance: 0.6-mile loop
Difficulty: easy
Blaze:
Farley Loop Trail
The most rugged trail in the park, Farley Loop
Trail begins behind the Mountain Creek Lodge.
After a quarter mile of steep switchbacks, a
short spur takes you to Raven Rock overlook
and a tremendous view of the gorge. Another
half mile of steep, rocky switchbacks takes you
through a pine thicket to the patrol cabin. Above
the cabin, the trail turns sharply to the right and
passes two cemeteries before descending one
mile to the Bluestone River. To return to Mountain
Creek Lodge, turn right (upstream) and follow
the River Trail.
Distance: 3-mile loop
Blaze:
Lake SHORE Trail
A relatively level shoreline and woodland trail
completely encircling Long Branch Lake. May
be reached via Law Hollow Trail, Den Tree, Long
Branch, Cottage, Turkey Spur, South Side or
Lake View trails.
Distance: 2.2 miles
Blaze:
= Cross-Country Skiing
Lake View Trail
Beginning along the park road between the
Recreation Center and the Nature Center, this
trail follows an old roadbed through mostly open
habitat to its junction with the Lake Shore Trail
near Long Branch Lake.
Distance: 0.4 mile
Blaze:
Law Hollow Trail
The trail begins at True Road and follows an old
logging road down to the Lake Shore Trail just
below the spillway for the dam.
Distance: 0.5 mile
Blaze:
Lick Hollow Trail
This trail begins at the Mountain Creek Lodge
parking area at Canyon Rim Center. It descends
into Lick Hollow and then routes back up to the
rim of the hollow where there is a beautiful view of
the Bluestone Canyon. The trail then loops around
and returns to the parking area.
Distance: 1.6-mile loop
Blaze:
Long Branch Trail
Starting from the park road across from the
McKeever Lodge and beside the arboretum, this
short, steep paved trail offers easy access to Long
Branch Lake. The trail also serves as a service road
(authorized vehicles only).
Distance: 0.3 miles
Blaze:
North Side Trail
This .5-mile loop trail begins at the Park
Headquarters parking area, passes down
into the woods and returns to the large field
behind the building.
Distance: 0.5-mile loop
Blaze:
Pipestem Knob Trail
This rather steep paved trail leads to the
Bolar Observation Tower atop Pipestem Knob
(elevation: 3,000 feet).
Distance: 0.2 mile
Blaze:
River Trail
This trail begins behind McKeever Lodge. After
about a 0.25 mile of steep descent, the trail
becomes relatively level. One and a half miles
from the lodge, it crosses the Canyon Rim Trail.
After passing under the Aerial Tramway, the trail
meets the County Line Trail about 2.25 miles from
McKeever Lodge. The trail goes through a series of
switchbacks for 1.25 miles to the Bluestone River.
After wading the river, it is an easy 0.75 mile walk
to Mountain Creek Lodge. The trail then continues
downstream for another mile where it ends at the
junction of the Farley Loop Trail and the Bluestone
Turnpike Trail. River water level may vary with
heavy rainfall. There is a fee to ride the aerial tram.
Distance: 5.25 miles
Blaze:
South Side Trail
This trail begins along park road 0.1 mile down
the hill from Park Headquarters. It travels through
mixed forest 0.6 mile to its junction with the Lake
Shore Trail. Look for split rail fences, rock piles and
other signs of early settlers.
Distance: 0.6 mile
Blaze:
Turkey Spur Trail
This trail begins along the park road
between Park Headquarters and
Cottage Number 1, with a 0.3-mile
unnamed trail to Turkey Spur. The
trail connects Cottage and Lake
Shore trails and in 0.4 mile joins
with Lake Shore Trail.
Distance: 1 mile
Blaze: