There is no better place to get outside and get moving than West Virginia’s stunning state parks! 🥾When Governor Morrisey launched the Mountaineer Mile to encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily, parks were the perfect place to start. Governor Morrisey has designated an official Mountaineer Mile trail in 32 state parks – so browse the parks below and kick off your health journey.

PARK	DETAILS
PARK/DESTINATION – TRAIL	TRAIL DESCRIPTION
Audra – Alum Cave Trail	Begin at the main parking lot and hike to the marked turnaround point for a one-mile round trip.
Babcock – Lake View Trail	Park at Boley Lake and follow the trail around the 18-acre lake for a scenic loop.
Beartown – Beartown Boardwalk	Enjoy a 0.5-mile walk along a boardwalk through unique rock formations.
Beech Fork – Fitness Trail	A one-mile paved loop trail near park headquarters, circling the day-use area.
Blackwater Falls – Elakala Trail	Start at the lodge parking lot and hike 0.5 miles out to Elakala Falls, then return for a one-mile round trip.
Blennerhassett Island – Lovers Lane Trail	Begins at the ticket booth on the island and passes by the WV swing, black walnut grove, mansion, and other historic features.
Bluestone – Rhododendron Trail	Start across the road from the Event Building and walk out to the turnaround marker and back. This trail features WV’s state flower and may have silt deposits from recent flooding.
Brush Creek – Brush Creek Falls Trail	Begin at the Brush Creek parking area and follow the trail to Brush Creek Falls. Continue 300 yards past the falls before turning around.
Cabwaylingo – Long Branch Historic Trail	Starts and ends in the Long Branch Picnic Area. Features include CCC stonework, historic picnic shelters, and a crescent-shaped fireplace across the footbridge.
Cacapon Resort – Rock & Roll Trail	This 1.2-mile loop begins in the Picnic Area below the Nature Center and features a gentle elevation gain of 89 feet.
Camp Creek – Turkey Loop Road and Trail	Park at the Campbell Falls parking area and enjoy a scenic out-and-back walk to the CC Horse & Rider Campground.
Canaan Valley Resort – Blackwater River Trail	This one-mile loop passes through hardwood forests and follows a winding section of the Blackwater River.
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield – Patterson Trail	Park at the Patterson House Museum and follow the trail to the turnaround marker before returning to your starting point.
Cass Scenic Railroad – Greenbrier River Trail, Northern Terminus	Begin across from the Cass Company Store and walk south to the new campground before returning to the store.
Cathedral – Cathedral Trail	This 1.1-mile loop crosses multiple bridges over Rhine Creek and is the longest trail at Cathedral.
Cedar Creek – Fishermans Trail	Begins behind the park office and leads toward the Park View Trail. Follow to the 0.5-mile turnaround marker and return.
Chief Logan – Fitness Trail	Begins at park headquarters and follows a loop trail alongside a stream and road. Total distance is 1.1 miles.
Coopers Rock – Roadside Trail to Chestnut Trail to Headwaters Trail to Reservoir Trail	Park at the reservoir lot and hike north on Roadside Trail, west on Chestnut and Headwaters Trails, then around the reservoir to complete the loop.
Droop Mountain – Cranberry Bogs Trail	Start at the park office and hike to the south picnic area through a mountain bog with unique plants and tall pines, then return.
Elk River Trail – Elk River Trail Dundon Trailhead	Begin at the Dundon Trailhead and hike south across the bridge to the turnaround sign before returning.
Greenbrier River Trail – Caldwell Trailhead	Park at the southern terminus of the Greenbrier River Trail and walk 0.5 miles to the Camp Allegheny lot, then return.
Greenbrier – YCC Trail	Originally a fitness trail, this figure-eight loop is just shy of a mile. Repeat one loop to complete your distance. Access from the picnic area.
Hawks Nest – Hawks Nest Rail Trail	Park below the town of Ansted on Mill Creek Road and walk toward Hawks Nest State Park on this rail trail.
Holly River – Laurel Fork Trail	Park at the Activities Building and walk the paved Laurel Fork Trail loop twice to complete one mile.
Kanawha – Davis Creek Trail	Trail access is near the Forest Headquarters.
Kumbrabow – Clay Run Trail	This trail begins near the Forest HQ. Hike 0.5 miles with a mostly flat grade, followed by an uphill return.
Little Beaver – Lake Front Trail	This 1.1-mile loop starts and ends at the lake parking area just below the dam.
Lost River – Loblolly Trail	This trail is 0.87 miles long and starts near the employee dorms, ending near the top of the cabin road. Walk back down to your vehicle to complete a full mile.
Moncove – Devil’s Creek Trail	Park at Shelter 1 and begin the trail at Campsite 40. Hike 0.5 miles downstream, cross the creek, then return via the opposite side, crossing the dam.
North Bend Rail Trail – Salem Trailhead	This trail is located near the restored train station in Salem.
North Bend SP – Access Trail	This trail begins at Shelter 3.
Panther – Twin Rocks Trail	Park at the Bonner Shelter and follow the trail to the forest office, then return via Panther Creek.
Pinnacle Rock – Homestead Trail	Homestead Trail starts behind the picnic shelter and leads downhill to an old log homestead before returning uphill.
Pipestem – Den Tree Trail	Park at the Splash Park lot across from McKeever Lodge. Begin in the arboretum and hike 0.5 miles to the turnaround marker, then return.
Pricketts Fort – MCTRAIL	Access the Marion County Rail Trail from Pricketts Fort State Park. Walk 0.5 miles out and return.
Seneca – Michael Mountain Road	Park at the picnic area entrance and walk along Michael Mountain Road to the wildlife viewing area, then return.
Stonewall Resort – Fitness Trail	Loop around the Roanoke Activity Plaza. Includes five fitness stations; perform one exercise per station each loop. Two laps equals one mile.
Summersville – Pirates Cove Trail	Park at the Hughes Ferry Day Use area and walk 0.5 miles out on this trail, then return for a full mile.
Tomlinson Run – Jody Hulka Trail	This trail is a short 0.25-mile trail along the North Fork of Tomlinson Run, ending at an Almost Heaven Swing. Walk it twice in both directions for a full mile.
Twin Falls – Cliffside Trail	Trailhead is in the Bear Wallow Campground near the Fox Hunters Bathhouse. Hike 0.5 miles to a turnaround point and return. Continue to scenic overlooks for more mileage.
Tygart Lake – Water Park Trail	Water Park Trail is a 0.5-mile out-and-back walk.
Valley Falls – Deer Trail	Walk 0.5 miles out to the turnaround point and return for a one-mile round trip.
Watoga – Lake Trail	Lake Trail is a mostly-level loop trail circling Watoga Lake. Access from the boat docks, dam, or pool parking area.
Watters Smith – Barn Burner Trail	Walk 0.5 miles out to the turnaround point and return for a one-mile round trip.