WonderFall Walks: Watoga State Park

Celebrate the fall foliage by taking a park naturalist guided hike to earn a WonderFall WV State Park hiking patch! Park Naturalist Tim Lavender will be leading all of the below three hikes:

10 a.m. – Beartown State Park Boardwalk

This is an easy ½ mile walk along the Beartown State Park Boardwalk. Beartown is known for its unusual rocky formations, massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevices.

12 p.m. – Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park

Join us at the Droop Mountain Battlefield Park Office. We will be hiking ½ mile along Overlook Trail. This trail follows a series of rock cliffs. We will observe several small caves, an old bear den, Civil War trenches and a scenic overlook of Briery Knob. Please wear closed toe shoes.

3 p.m. – Watoga State Park Lake Trail

Meet at the Lake Boathouse. This is a mostly level trail that encircles Watoga Lake (1.5 miles). Enjoy the fall colors, watch for wildlife and discuss the history of Watoga State Park & the Civilian Conservation Corp. Please wear closed toe shoes and a hiking stick is recommended.