Hiking Trails & Parks in West Virginia
11,869 mapped trails and 1 parks across West Virginia. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in West Virginia
West Virginia has 11,869 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
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.