Coopers Rock State Forest 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 wends 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 known as the ALT.

Are you ready for an adventure? Area outfitters provide guided trips and shuttle services on the Cheat River for whitewater rafting. The Cheat runs up to Class IV+ rapids at its peak. If you want a slower-paced expedition, float trips are available on the flatwater sections of the river. The nearby Youghiogheny River offers some of the best whitewater trips in America from April to November.

Enjoy one of the state’s top family and golf resorts! Relax in 187 guestrooms, a full-service spa, two restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and fitness center and two championship golf courses. Talk about rest and relaxation!

This 13-mile reservoir on the Cheat River is a popular area for boating and fishing. Three marinas provide rentals, including ski boats, pontoons, paddleboards and kayaks. Your day on the water awaits!

The West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey’s Museum of Geology and Natural History, located in the lobby of the Survey’s office on Cheat Lake near Morgantown, showcases the rich and varied story of West Virginia’s structure through rock, mineral, fossil and natural history displays. In addition to being a repository for all types of geologic specimens, the museum’s ongoing collection includes historic books, maps, manuscripts and artifacts. The museum is at 1 Mont Chateau Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508. Open hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The museum is closed on weekends and holidays. Learn more by calling 304-594-2331 or visiting wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/museum/museum.htm.

The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through the beauty and wonder of plants, the natural environment and culturally enriching experiences. The garden is at 1061 Tyrone Road in Morgantown, WV 26508. To learn more, find maps, hours, events and a FAQ page, visit wvbg.org.