Posted in West Virginia
March 01, 2021
The Ultimate West Virginia Hidden Gem Road Trip Will Take You To 6 Incredible Little-Known Spots In The State
Sometimes it’s nice to escape the crowds and find some quiet enjoyment at a little known oasis. Thankfully, West Virginia is filled with hidden gems, so no matter where in the state you find yourself, you’re likely to find a diamond in the rough hiding nearby. The only thing better than a trip to a quiet, beautiful, little-known spot? Visiting six of them!
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Located surprisingly close to the popular Summersville Lake, Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is a hidden West Virginia gem filled with beautiful views and fascinating historical sites.
Featuring panoramic vistas of the Gauley River as well as a small historic museum and several significant Civil War sites, this state park is well worth a visit!
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Forsaken except for a few weekly Amtrak stops, the Prince Depot is a fascinating train station in the art deco style tucked away at the base of the steeply wooded slopes of the rugged New River Gorge.
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Another state park that often flies under the radar, Little Beaver State Park is anchored by the beautiful Little Beaver Lake and crisscrossed by many quiet, pleasant hiking trails. The dam forms a small, picturesque waterfall at its spillway and the lake boasts boating and picnicking facilities for a fun day spent in some of West Virginia's prettiest mountain country!
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Tucked away in Monroe County roughly between Peterstown and Hinton, Cook's Old Mill in Greenville is a quiet, peaceful getaway with a beautifully restored gristmill, blacksmith shop, and pioneer cabin. If you want to be instantly transported to an older, simpler time, this is the spot for you!
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This quiet state forest perched in the West Virginia high country is the perfect place to escape from it all! Complete with cabins, hiking, fishing, and more, this state forest offers plenty of quiet privacy and wild beauty.
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This fascinatingly unique tree was once the home of the Pringle brothers, two of the earliest white settlers of West Virginia. They lived in its hollow trunk. Yes, really!
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To set out on this hidden gem road trip yourself, see the route on Google Maps here.
If you get hungry along the route, consider a stop for a hotdog at Skyline Drive-In not far from the Prince Depot and Little Beaver State Park – this is another hidden gem famous as Hank Williams’s last stop!
Address: 1194 Carnifex Ferry Crossing, Summersville, WV 26651, USA
Address: Depot Rd, New Haven, WV 25813, USA
Address: 1402 Grandview Rd, Beaver, WV 25813, USA
Address: WV-122, Greenville, WV 24945, USA
Address: Kumbrabow State Forest, Huttonsville, WV 26294, USA
Address: Co Rte 119/2, West Virginia 26201, USA
