This West Virginia Road Trip Takes You From The Banks Of The Ohio River To The Heights Of The Highland Scenic Highway

There are dozens of ways to travel across the state of West Virginia from east to west, and each of them have their own unique selling points. If you want fast, hop on an interstate. If you want New River Gorge National Park or historic scenic byway, try the Midland Trail. But a route you may not have considered spans the state from a river bank through beautiful mountain ranges and quiet small towns to the highland country.

It's an expansive West Virginia road trip traversing from the banks of the Ohio River in Point Pleasant to the heights of the Highland Scenic Highway near Marlinton.

Our trip starts in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Tu-Endie-Wei State Park offers a great vantage point to enjoy scenic views of the Ohio River as well as learn about some of the history of this unique point that juts out into this mighty river.

Learn more from our article on Tu-Endie-Wei.

Rollins Lake, in the Rollins Lake Wildlife Management Area, lies right along the route and offers beautiful, not-to-be-missed views. Plus, it's a good spot to fish.

Fill up your belly (and scare yourself silly) at the horror-themed I Scream Sundae in Ripley, which serves up delicious diner food and desserts, all with their own spooky themes.

Learn more from our article on I Scream Sundae.

Up for a hike after that delicious meal? Stop in Spencer at Ben's Run and hike a magical forest trail to the impressive ruins of an old dam.

Learn more from our article on Ben's Run.

As you wind your way through rural West Virginia toward the Highland Scenic Highway, grab a taste of the scenic views to come at the small scenic overlook located south of Birch River on Route 19.

To close out this beautiful road trip across the state of West Virginia, climb your way up the Highland Scenic Highway, which runs 43 miles from Richwood to Marlinton.

Learn more from our article on the Highland Scenic Highway.

To hop in the car and try this beautiful, expansive road trip across so much of West Virginia for yourself, first head to Google Maps to see the route. Happy travels!