The summer is coming to a close soon, but it’s not too late to enjoy one of these waterfront hikes. Get out of the heat and meander along one of West Virginia’s riverfront trails. Take a look!
- Greenbriar River Trail
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Jason Homey/TripAdvisor This rail trail stretches 77 miles, so pick your favorite section, or plan a long excursion! Most of the trail follows along the Greenbriar River.
- Sandstone Falls Loop, New River Gorge National River Area
Steve1362/TripAdvisor This short, easy hike starts at the Sandstone Falls Boardwalk parking lot. Hike just a few hundred feet until you reach the Island Loop Trail, then follow it north to loop through some beautiful farm/woodlands. Take the wooden bridge out onto the island, where you’ll have great views of the river and Sandstone Falls.
- Seneca Creek Trail
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relayer/TripAdvisor This gorgeous trail takes you down to the creek, then lets you follow it for a bit so you can take in some seriously gorgeous scenery. It’s located in the Monogahela National Forest.
- Howard’s Lick Run Trail, Lost River State Park
Friends of Lost River State Park/Facebook Lost River State Park has many trails that allow you to explore this pretty, wooded area. Howard’s Lick Run follows the creek most of the way, providing shade and the cheerful, babbling sound of the creek. The trail is just 1.25 miles long, and starts from the parking lot near cabin #3.
- Caperton Trail
Mehylander/TripAdvisor The Caperton section of the Mon Rail Trail is three miles long. Enjoy the paved trail that runs right along the Monongahela River. Park at the Hazel Ruby Mcquaid Riverfront Park. 799 East Brockway Ave, Morgantown.
- Kaymoor Miners Trail
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Amyzach1119/flickr The Kaymoor Miners Trail follows the New River. You’ll traverse some boardwalk sections, and pass by this pretty waterfall.
Are you trying to fit in a few more hikes before winter? Take a look at these 15 Epic West Virginia Hikes.
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Jason Homey/TripAdvisor
This rail trail stretches 77 miles, so pick your favorite section, or plan a long excursion! Most of the trail follows along the Greenbriar River.
Steve1362/TripAdvisor
This short, easy hike starts at the Sandstone Falls Boardwalk parking lot. Hike just a few hundred feet until you reach the Island Loop Trail, then follow it north to loop through some beautiful farm/woodlands. Take the wooden bridge out onto the island, where you’ll have great views of the river and Sandstone Falls.
Kathleen M/TripAdvisor
relayer/TripAdvisor
This gorgeous trail takes you down to the creek, then lets you follow it for a bit so you can take in some seriously gorgeous scenery. It’s located in the Monogahela National Forest.
Friends of Lost River State Park/Facebook
Lost River State Park has many trails that allow you to explore this pretty, wooded area. Howard’s Lick Run follows the creek most of the way, providing shade and the cheerful, babbling sound of the creek. The trail is just 1.25 miles long, and starts from the parking lot near cabin #3.
Mehylander/TripAdvisor
The Caperton section of the Mon Rail Trail is three miles long. Enjoy the paved trail that runs right along the Monongahela River. Park at the Hazel Ruby Mcquaid Riverfront Park. 799 East Brockway Ave, Morgantown.
Akrontravelbug/TripAdvisor
Amyzach1119/flickr
The Kaymoor Miners Trail follows the New River. You’ll traverse some boardwalk sections, and pass by this pretty waterfall.
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