Best Backpacking Trails in West Virginia

Browse 20 backpacking trails with 96 miles (155 km) to hike and explore in West Virginia. Use our trail maps, elevation charts, pictures, and get directions to the trailhead to plan your next hike!

Trails in West Virginia

Bear Rocks Trail
4.8 Miles
7.7 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Bear Rocks Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Rocky Ridge Trail
3.3 Miles
5.3 km
Moderate
One-Way

Rocky Ridge Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Dolly Sods Loop
7 Miles
11.3 km
Moderate
Loop

Dolly Sods Loop

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Glade Creek Trail
12.2 Miles
19.6 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Glade Creek Trail

New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia
Raven Ridge Trail
2.9 Miles
4.7 km
Easy
One-Way

Raven Ridge Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Canyon Rim Trail
0.6 Miles
1 km
Easy
Out-and-Back

Canyon Rim Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Halfmoon Mountain Loop
8.9 Miles
14.3 km
Hard
Loop

Halfmoon Mountain Loop

George Washington National Forest, West Virginia
Red Creek Trail
7.5 Miles
12.1 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Red Creek Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Dobbin Grade Trail
4.5 Miles
7.2 km
Easy
One-Way

Dobbin Grade Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Otter Creek Trail
8.8 Miles
14.2 km
Easy
Out-and-Back

Otter Creek Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Bell Knob Lookout Tower Trail
1 Mile
1.6 km
Easy
Out-and-Back

Bell Knob Lookout Tower Trail

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Hidden Passage Trail to Lookouts
5 Miles
8 km
Moderate
Out-and-Back

Hidden Passage Trail to Lookouts

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
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