The 5 Best Backroads In West Virginia For A Long Scenic Drive

The Mountain State is the perfect place to take a road trip, but if you don’t have all weekend to travel, try one of these West Virginia back roads for the perfect scenic drive.

1. West Virginia Route 28

Along this road you'll see plenty of fascinating attractions, like the Green Bank Observatory, Seneca Rocks, North Fork Mountain, the Indian Mound Cemetery, Hanging Rocks, and Wappocomo farm & Train Station.

Take a ride on the scenic West Virginia Route 28 in this video from dobs along one of our favorite scenic drives in WV:

2. Highland Scenic Highway (West Virginia Route 150)

This is a stunning drive in the fall. The road has several scenic overlooks of Cranberry Glades and the Cranberry Wilderness to the west and of the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians to the east. The overlook at Black Mountain is especially worth a stop.

3. West Virginia Route 2

This route goes from Wheeling down through the little town of Point Pleasant of Mothman fame, by Hillbilly Hot Dogs, and past a number of historic buildings.

Take West Virginia Route 2 along the Ohio River through Feeling, WV in this quick video:

4. West Virginia Route 46

This road travels through Mineral County, past several historic buildings, and by Jennings Randolph Lake.

5. West Virginia State Route 16

This road is part of the Coal Heritage Trail, and leads to the souternmost town in West Virginia. You'll see old coal towns along the way.

Check out another section of the Coal Heritage Trail on Hwy 52 in this video from RVerTV:

These West Virginia back roads and scenic highways are a fun way to explore our great state. Are there any back road drives near you that you are particularly fond of? Share a few with us in the comments.

If you want to take an even more epic road trip, rent an RV and check out these scenic national roads that go right through West Virginia.