10 Terrifying Views In West Virginia That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
If you’re into heights, West Virginia has some exciting views for you. Many of our mountains offer breathtaking and even frightening views from cliffs into the valleys below. They’re not for the faint of heart and they should be approached with caution. But even if you’re not the adventurous kind, you’ll enjoy these pictures.
If you think waterfalls are the only thing Blackwater Canyon near Davis has to offer, you might miss this gorgeous view from the Lindy Point Overlook.
Nelson Rocks, a rock formation in Pendleton County, rises 800 feet above stream level. It features this bridge between two rock fins is 200 feet high and 150 feet across.
Take the walk of your life on the catwalk of the iconic New River Gorge Bridge, 851 feet above the river.
This crag and landmark in Pendleton County rises 900 feet above stream level and offer a view of the valley below that is not for the faint of heart.
This forest is located 13 miles east of Morgantown and 8 miles west of Bruceton Mills and offers breathtaking views like this.
The many cliffs along this trail in Fayetteville are kind of terrifying if you’re afraid of heights.
This isolated cliff at Hawks Nest is probably best viewed from far away, but what a terrifying view.
The Big Schloss is a peak in the Great North Mountain on the border of Virginia and West Virginia. At 2,964 feet, it offers incredible views of the Trout Run Valley below in West Virginia and Little Schloss Mountain in Virginia.
North Fork Mountain is 4,588 feet tall at its highest point.
This trail in Fayetteville has a great view of the New River Gorge Bridge, but watch your step around its cliffs.
Have you seen any of these in person? Which one was your favorite and what would you add to this list?
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