Here Are The 10 Most Incredible Natural Wonders In West Virginia

The Dolly Sods Wilderness is located in the Monongahela National Forest. It covers 17,371 acres. The sods contain much of the Red Creek drainage and it contains bog, as well as eco-type that are most commonly found in Canada.

The Ice Mountain Preserve protects a large collection of boreal plants that are normally discovered much further north. There is a sloping mass of boulders at the foot of a mountain. During the cooler months, cold air sinks deep into the rock talus, and ice masses form inside of them. In the past a trek up Ice Mountain was a norm for residents, who would chip off large chunks of ice to use to make homemade ice cream and chilled lemonade.

The New River Gorge’s New River, is one the oldest rivers on the continent. The park is over 70,000 acres. It is rich in cultural and natural history.

Sandstone Falls is the largest waterfall on the New River. It spans across the entire river.

Cannan Valley is an oval upland located in Tucker County. It has extensive wetlands. It is the home of Blackwater Falls and the Canaan Valley Ski Resort.

The Trough is a six-mile wooded gorge that was carved by the Potomac River. Visitors can board a train and see first-hand the beauty of the region.

The Sinks of Gandy is a popular cave and underground stream located in Oseola in Randolph County.

Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia. It stands 4,863 feet high. The summit of Spruce Mountain is the highest peak in the Allegheny Mountains.