Outdoor Recreation

West Virginia is well known for its outdoor recreation.  There are ample opportunities for outdoor adventure near each of our rental homes.  Popular outdoor activities include hiking, whitewater rafting, trail and mountain biking, skiing, hunting, fishing and more.  

There are ample opportunities for hiking, climbing and sightseeing, for all ages and skill levels.  The links below show highlights, but many other opportunities abound.

  

New River Gorge/Hawks Nest

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Hawks Nest State Park

Bridge Walk

Summersville Lake

Babcock State Park

 

Canaan Valley/Timberline

Blackwater Falls State Park

Monongahela National Forest

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Seneca Rocks

Dolly Sods Wilderness

Mountain Trail Rides

 

West Virginia is a mountain biking paradise, with trails for all skill levels near each of our homes.  We're lucky enough to have high quality singletrack near all three of our rental homes.

 

New River Gorge/Hawks Nest

New River Gorge Bike Trails

Hawks Nest Rail Trail

 

Canaan Valley/Timberline

Canaan Valley Mountain Biking Trails

Allegheny Highlands Trail

Word class whitewater rafting awaits you in the Mountain State, most notably the New and Gauley Rivers.  For those looking for a more relaxing time on the water, paddle tours are available as well.

 

New River Gorge/Hawks Nest

 New River Gorge - Commercial Rafting Outfitters

Mountain Surf Paddle Sports

New River Jet Boats

 

Canaan Valley/Timberline

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures

Cheat River Water Trail

Skiing is a popular winter activity here, drawing visitors from the Mid-Atlantic and other surrounding states.  Canaan Valley and Snowshoe are the most popular locations in the state, while skiing can also be found an hour's drive from New River Gorge at Winterplace.

 

Canaan Valley/Timberline

Canaan Valley Resort

Timberline Mountain

White Grass (Cross Country)

 

New River Gorge/Hawks Nest

Winterplace