West Virginia State Parks and the WV Division of Forestry created a map that shows approximate times and places to see the best fall colors around the state. While you can see colorful trees literally anywhere in West Virginia, here are a few suggestions for particularly stunning displays of autumn foliage.
It’s hard to miss the fall foliage in a state covered with beautiful trees, but this map will help you maximize your fall foliage viewing experience.
West Virginia State Parks
Late September
http://www.ForestWander.com September is past now, but you’ll still be able to see some beautiful colors in the higher elevations at places like Blackwater Falls State Park.
Early October
Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation You’ll find beautiful leaves right now in the Northern Panhandle at places like Tomlinson Run State Park.
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad The colors are also peaking right now around Elkins, making this the perfect time to take a scenic railroad trip.
Mid October
http://www.ForestWander.com Central West Virginia sees the best color right in the middle of October. You can have an especially beautiful view at Babcock State Park.
Late October
West Virginia State Parks The southern part of the state will explode in color in late October. This stunning view can be seen at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Flickr/thisisbossi Late October is also when the colors peak in the eastern panhandle, making it the perfect time to hike in Cacapon State Park.
If you’d like some more ideas about how to best view the fall colors, check out the West Virginia fall foliage road trip.
West Virginia State Parks
September is past now, but you’ll still be able to see some beautiful colors in the higher elevations at places like Blackwater Falls State Park.
Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation
You’ll find beautiful leaves right now in the Northern Panhandle at places like Tomlinson Run State Park.
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
The colors are also peaking right now around Elkins, making this the perfect time to take a scenic railroad trip.
Central West Virginia sees the best color right in the middle of October. You can have an especially beautiful view at Babcock State Park.
The southern part of the state will explode in color in late October. This stunning view can be seen at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Flickr/thisisbossi
Late October is also when the colors peak in the eastern panhandle, making it the perfect time to hike in Cacapon State Park.
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