Beartown State Park Nearby Attractions

The Allegheny Trail is a 311-mile north-south trail with its northern terminus on the Mason-Dixon Line at the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border near Bruceton Mills. It winds its way south until meeting the Appalachian Trail on Peters Mountain at the Virginia-West Virginia border. Founded in 1972 by the West Virginia Scenic Trail Association, this trail is also known as the ALT. To learn more about the ALT, click here.

Located about 30 minutes north of Beartown, Watoga State Park provides many recreational activities on more than 10,000 acres of land. There’s hiking, swimming, fishing, boating and vacation cabins, open year-round. This spot is the perfect park to pair with a visit to Beartown.

Are you a history-buff? Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is the site of West Virginia’s last major Civil War battle. Plan a trip in the fall to experience the battle reenactment which takes place every October.

West Virginia’s oldest and largest state forest, Seneca State Forest, is located in rugged Pocahontas County with 12,884 acres of lush woodlands to explore. Recreational opportunities range from boating in Seneca Lake and floating along the Greenbrier River to hiking and biking 23 miles of trails. Seneca is perhaps best known for the Thorny Mountain Fire Tower, which provides sweeping panoramic views and is available to book for overnight stays. Relax in a rustic cabin or campsite on your next getaway.

Located in the historic town of Cass, Cass Scenic Railroad transports passengers to a time when logging was a way of life in Pocahontas County. Train rides on authentic, vintage locomotives are popular here, especially in the fall! Restored company buildings have been refurbished and are available for overnight stays to complete your experience.

The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile former railroad now used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It is the longest trail of its kind in West Virginia. The trail provides many breathtaking views as it passes through several small towns, crosses 35 bridges, goes through two tunnels and cuts through some of West Virginia’s most remote areas. The Greenbrier River Trail is one of 50 Millennium Legacy Trails in the United States, and was rated one of the top 10 hiking trails in the country by Backpacker Magazine.