Posted in West Virginia August 10, 2019 by

The West Virginia Forest Trail That Leads You To An Abandoned Dam Is Quite The Adventure

We recently took West Virginians on a hike through an abandoned village. Today’s journey will lead you on a wonderful trip to another one of the Mountain State’s deserted spots. Put on your hiking shoes and get ready for a surreal experience as we travel through the forest to an abandoned dam.

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Located one mile into the forest of Spencer, West Virginia, is quite an unexpected sight. Covered in moss and rising up beneath the tree canopy is an abandoned dam from another time.
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Ben's Run Trail is a 1.9-mile loop that leads to this surreal sight. The hike meanders through the forest to this unexpected destination.
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From the forest floor rises a large man-made structure. It's quite out of place in this woodland wonderland.
AllTrails/Amanda Fisher
The structure is leftover from another time left to slowly be reclaimed by nature.
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Discover the small urban waterfall that flows through the ruins. As with any abandoned structure, use care when exploring the area.
AllTrails/Amanda Fisher
To get directions and a trail map for this incredible hike, visit our friends at AllTrails.
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Are you up for the hike to this abandoned dam in the middle of the forest?
AllTrails/Amanda Fisher

Have you ever hike the Ben’s Run Trail? Share your photos and experiences in the comments section below or in our West Virginia Nature Lover’s Group on Facebook. We’d love to hear from you! If you like combining an outdoor walk with the remnants of West Virginia history, take this hike to the abandoned wine cellar at a stunning local park.