August 2024
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Trail Review: Kanawha State Forest’s CCC Snipe Trail-Mossy Rock Trail to Castle Rock
Because the trail system is a sort of choose your own adventure of connecting trails, this review is going to start at the Kanawha State Forest’s Nature Center and end at the Castle Rock Overlook. The beginning of the CCC Snipe Hike is at the side of the Nature center. So we parked there and…
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Trail Review: Kanawha State Forest’s Black Bear Trail
If you are following the trail series in Kanawha State forest in the order that they were written, you can pick up this trail at the end of the Rocky Ridge Trail. This can help create a loop to get back to the Rocky Ridge Trail Head if you don’t want to do an out…
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Trail Review: Kanawha State Forest’s Rocky Ridge Trail
While spending time out in West Virginia, I was lucky enough to spend a couple days hiking the trails of Kanawha State Forest. The Forest is just outside of the City of Charleston and is truly a beautiful place to spend some time outdoors. My first recommendation to you is to either print out a…
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Spotlight: New River Gorge National Park’s Canyon Rim Visitors Center and the New River Gorge Bridge
The Canyon Rim Visitors center at New River Gorge National Park offers stunning views of the New River Gorge Bridge. Visitors can explore the area’s history, obtain park maps and merchandise, and seek assistance from knowledgeable park rangers. A short walk from the center leads to a breathtaking viewpoint. Don’t miss this impressive human-made sight.
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Trail Review: New River Gorge National Park’s Endless Wall Trail
The final big trip of the Summer of 2024 brought me to West Virginia to visit New River Gorge National Park. The Endless Wall hike, about 3 miles long, offers stunning views, well-maintained trails, and large overlooks. A must for a day trip in New River, despite parking and mud. Low difficulty, high reward.
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