The Best Hiking in Marlinton

To reach High Rocks trailhead, drive about 3.3 miles along West Virginia’s Highland Scenic Highway (HW150) from Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. The parking lot and trailhead will be on the right side of the road. The High Rocks trail is 3.1 miles out and back and is fairly flat as it follows a ...

Located in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest about half way between Snowshoe and the Cranberry Glades makes this campground an ideal place to set up a base camp while you explore the surrounding area. It is located about five miles from Highland Scenic Highway (HW150), which makes it ju...

Gauley Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Marlinton, West Virginia.

The Cranberry Wilderness is lesser known, but if you're looking for a rugged escape, this is it. Be mindful of your water intake, as there are a few stretches upwards of 6-8 miles where there is no access to fresh water. Those areas are well-known in most of the hiking blogs/guides (I'd recommend...

North Fork Trail to Middle Fork Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.

North Fork Trail #272 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.

To reach Red Spruce Knob trailhead from Marlinton, West Virginia, take HW 219N for about 7 miles then turn left onto HW150. Follow HW150 for about 5 miles, and the parking lot and trailhead will be on the left side of the road. The Red Spruce Knob trail is easy to follow and is well marked with b...

From the parking lot, the boardwalk trail breaks off of the right side of the lot.  The boardwalk loop should be done in a clockwise direction and there are signs to direct you.  The 1/2 mile boardwalk offers great views of the surrounding bog and mountains.  The boardwalk itself is skirted by fe...

Cranberry Bog Boardwalk is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.

Tea Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Slatyfork, West Virginia.

Tea Creek Mountain-North Fork Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Slatyfork, West Virginia.

Falls of Hills Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.

From the parking lot, the paved handicap-accessible trail switchbacks to a view of the upper falls (20'). The falls are a bit hard to see from the viewpoint, so it's best to continue down the trail.  At the upper falls the trail changes to wooden stairs that descend gradually down. You will cross...

Snowshoe Mountain Resort Ski Trails is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Snowshoe, West Virginia.

Shavers Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Snowshoe, West Virginia.

From Rt. 219 about 7 miles south of Hillsboro, West Virginia, there are well-marked signs for Beartown State Park. This narrow road winds about a mile until the small parking area for the state park.   The boardwalk trail starts to the left of the bathrooms, and it is encouraged to walk the trail...