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Morgantown, WV
Explore the hills and valleys of Appalachia! State parks with scenic overlooks, wooded trails for biking and hiking, rock climbing, white water rafting and zip lining are just a few ways to enjoy the great gifts of nature in Morgantown, WV!
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29 ResultsCaperton Trail
This trail offers six miles of paved surface, perfect for rollerblading, walking and biking. Located within the Star City and Morgantown city limits, this trail runs through the Edith Barill Park, the WVU Core Arboretum and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park. The Caperton Trail is an urban trail with easy access to neighboring restaurants and […]
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Cheat Lake Park and Trail

Cobun Creek

Core Arboretum
The WVU Core Arboretum is an outdoor facility for education, research, and recreation. They welcome visitors every day, from dawn to dusk. The WVU Core Arboretum is located on a 91-acre tract of hillside and bottomland near the WVU Coliseum, between Monongahela Boulevard and the Monongahela River. The Arboretum has 3 miles of foot trails, […]
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(Photo Courtesy of @hasta16) From Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown to slightly west of Reedsville, WV in Preston County, the rail-trail follows scenic Deckers Creek upstream with an elevation change of 1,000′ over 19 miles. Landscapes are very scenic and secluded with hardwoods, hemlock and rhododendron, and rock outcroppings. This trail provides easy […]
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Dixon Lake and Mason Lake

Dorsey’s Knob Park

Jack Roberts Park
Four-acre park featuring basketball courts, athletic fields, playground areas and picnic tables. Handicap accessible areas. West Virginia Ave., in the First Ward
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Krepps Park
Huge gated, forest-like terrain dog park with complimentary doggie bags. Features separate areas for small and large dogs, shade, benches and drinking water. An excellent outdoor pool for families, featuring a children’s aquatic play area, concession stand, beach area and locker rooms. Also available for private rentals. Private area with plenty of parking. Located behind […]
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Large outdoor pool, featuring zero grade entry, two water slides and a large beach area. Baseball fields, skate park, basketball and tennis courts. Also available for private rentals.
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A good area for bank fishermen is the calm water at the approach to the locks. Warm water discharges at the Rivesville and Morgantown power plants attract fish all spring. A pier at the Morgantown plant makes fishing safe and convenient. Bass and catfish are plentiful. Learn More
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Monongahela River Upper Mon Water Trail

Mountain Creek Cabins

Pathfinder of WV

Snake Hill Wildlife Management Trails
(Photo Courtesy of @sugarmagnoliamm) Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area is a serene escape to nature located just outside of Morgantown, WV. Snake Hill is managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for the primary purpose of habitat restoration/management and hunting access. The terrain is a mix of rolling hills and rocky cliffs near […]
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Bring your best four-legged friend down to Stanley’s Spot for fun and frolic. Park is located just off the Decker’s Creek Trail between the Pleasant and Walnut St. bridges. Park in either the Walnut St. parking garage or by the Amphitheatre in Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. Walk down Elk St. from the Walnut St. parking garage […]
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