Boasting excessive mountain peaks, cascading rivers and delightful waterfalls, each path in Pocahontas County results in an unusual journey. Take pleasure in Autumn within the Alleghenies this 12 months with a fall getaway to Nature’s Mountain Playground.
The colourful foliage is greatest seen from the open roads. Our sprawling roadways observe the pure mountain peaks, winding valleys and flowing rivers of the world and can lead you to fascinating landscapes and well-known points of interest. Comply with the twists and turns of the Highland Scenic Freeway for beautiful seasonal vistas. As you wind by the colourful turns, uncover unimaginable views of the mountains and surrounding countryside. Seeking to discover? Cease alongside the way in which at widespread mountaineering spots like Honeycomb Rocks and Excessive Rocks Path. And ensure to snap an epic autumn panoramic photograph on the Huge Spruce Overlook.
With a complete of 214 mountaineering trails protecting practically 800 miles, over 340 miles of mountain biking routes and a bunch of pristine fishing streams and cascading waterfalls, you may spend days within the Monongahela Nationwide Forest and nonetheless not expertise all of it. Pocahontas County incorporates greater than one-third of the 900,000-acre forest and the “Mon” (because the locals name it) is residence to many outstanding native points of interest, together with Cranberry Glades Botanical Space, Falls of Hills Creek, Cranberry Backcountry, Honeycomb Rocks, Cranberry Wilderness Space, Highland Scenic Freeway and Cranberry Mountain Nature Middle. Escape the crowds and reconnect with nature as you trek by this off-the-grid oasis. Regardless of the path you select, guests will discover wonderful views and West Virginia wildlife, so don’t overlook to pack your binoculars and cameras. Picnic areas and customer facilities are additionally positioned all through the forest.
Go to our state parks and forests as they arrive alive with placing autumn hues. Stroll by nature on the lovely, but uncommon, Beartown State Park. Go for a hike or mountain bike journey and expertise the varied terrain of Watoga State Park. Climb to the highest of the Lookout Tower at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park for unbeatable views. Or spend a while within the untouched nice outdoor in Seneca State Forest for peace and solitude.
For a next-level leaf-peeping expertise that the entire household is certain to like, hop aboard a practice tour with Mountain Rail Adventures. There isn’t a higher manner to soak up the great thing about our rugged peaks and galvanizing surroundings than a leisurely practice journey. These journeys take you excessive into the mountains for spectacular views from a number of the highest factors within the state! From the Durbin Rocket to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, discover the right route for you and your loved ones.
Snowshoe Mountain Resort additionally provides loads of family-friendly fall enjoyable! Trip the raise and take within the foliage from 4,848 toes in elevation, sort out some downhill mountain biking or benefit from the numerous mountaineering alternatives across the resort.
There’s at all times one thing happening in Nature’s Mountain Playground! Attend one among our fall festivals – West Virginia RoadKill Prepare dinner-Off and the Autumn Harvest Pageant (September 24), Cranberry Shindig (September 25), and Huntersville Traditions Day (September 30).
Request a free copy of the Pocahontas County Guests Information to begin planning your getaway now.
