The Best Hiking in Oakland

I began my adventure at the trailhead in Herrington Manor State Park. The parking lot was empty and the trail was very easy to access. From start to finish this trail varies in the width of its path. For the first mile I had a lot of foot room, but as I went deeper into the forest, the trail turn...

This park has plenty to do—forest hiking, swimming at Herrington Manor, and camping—but the main attraction, unsurprisingly, is Swallow Falls. The Swallow Falls Canyon Trail (1.1 miles) follows Muddy Creek and features a number of other falls, including Muddy Creek Falls (53 ft).

Swallow Falls Canyon Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, Maryland.

Rock Maze Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakland, Maryland.

Lostland Run Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Oakland, Maryland.

Red Trail to Green Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near McHenry, Maryland.

Red Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near McHenry, Maryland.

Cathedral to Giant Hemlock Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Aurora, West Virginia.

Cathedral Trail is a part of Cathedral State Park located east of Aurora, WV. Cathedral State Park was originally the site of Brookside Resort which attracted visitors from Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD due to it’s cool clean air and natural beauty. The land was purchased in 1922 by Mr. Brans...

Brant Mine Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Swanton, Maryland.

Hoye Crest (Backbone Mountain) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Eglon, West Virginia.

This is not a casual hike; it is one which should be taken taken seriously. However, it will be an enjoyable experience for anyone with the resolve to face the early 1,500 ft. climb in elevation, as well the ascent of a slightly dodgy (but still structurally sound) mid-20th century fire tower.   ...

Kendall Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Friendsville, Maryland.

Beaver Creek, White, and Camp 70 Road Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Davis, West Virginia.

Pase Point via Dobbin House Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Davis, West Virginia.

Blackwater Falls State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just north of the Canaan Valley less than two miles from Davis, WV.  Blackwater Falls State Park has over 2,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area.  The campground has 65 ...