Hiking Trails & Parks in West Virginia
11,851 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 1 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across West Virginia. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in West Virginia
West Virginia has 11,851 mapped hiking trails and 1 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 142 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 142 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in West Virginia
A spatially-sampled view of 501 trail and park locations across West Virginia’s counties.
West Virginia Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 142 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in West Virginia
Parks & Campgrounds in West Virginia
Longest Trails in West Virginia
Curated Guides for West Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in West Virginia?
Yes — we have 11,851 mapped hiking and walking trails in West Virginia, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in West Virginia?
Massanutten Trail near New Market is rated expert — the toughest classification among West Virginia's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in West Virginia for families?
ADT - Ohio D - Seg 3 near New Straitsville is one of the best family picks in West Virginia — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for West Virginia?
Each of the 11,851 trails in West Virginia has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in West Virginia?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in West Virginia right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Hiking guides & rankings for West Virginia
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in West Virginia, Ranked
West Virginia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichWest Virginia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten West Virginia trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in West Virginia
Ten gentle, well-marked West Virginia trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in West Virginia
West Virginia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in West Virginia
Federal parks and recreation areas in West Virginia ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in West Virginia: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
West Virginia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.