Giants Live In This West Virginia Forest And You’ll Want To See Them For Yourself
West Virginia’s Coopers Rock State Forest is comprised of more than 12,000 acres of protected forestland that includes a state park boasting numerous overlooks, hiking trails, rock climbing, a campground, and more. At the very least, most day visitors make it a point to explore the main overlook located only a short distance from the parking area.
From the huge boulder lined on the edges with safety walls, you can marvel at the deep Cheat River canyon and the river itself as it snakes around the many turns.
At the same time as the giant was built, the park got a giant turtle (see above) and a friendly bear — both made from biodegradable materials, infused with some moldable medium.
Cooper Rock State Forest is located 12 miles from Morgantown. The address is 61 County Line Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525. It’s open year-round. Learn more on the official website for West Virginia State Parks.
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
