The Table Rock Trail Might Be One Of The Most Beautiful Short-And-Sweet Hikes To Take In West Virginia
We get it – you don’t always feel like dedicating an entire day to one hike. Though the Mountain State certainly has some incredible longer hikes, it also boasts some short and sweet adventures you can enjoy on a whim. With its sweeping panoramic vistas and lush greenery, Table Rock is one such place.
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At just over two miles long, Table Rock Trail is a perfect solo morning stroll or quick family outing. With an elevation gain of only 150 feet, it's a relatively easy hike – so long as you heed this warning, of course.
You'll meander through a heavily forested landscape, with lush greenery reminiscent of a tropical oasis. The trail is lightly trafficked, so don't be surprised if you get this enchanting woodland paradise all to yourself.
Not long after setting off on the trail, you'll arrive at the pinnacle. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, its lofty peaks stretching up toward the clouds.
The silence up here is deafening, which makes it an ideal spot to clear your mind (well away from the edge, that is.) Peace and serenity are easy to come by in a setting like this – especially with a cool mountain breeze dancing across your skin.
Table Rock is an extremely versatile hike, its scenery changing with the seasons. Fall brings eye-popping foliage in gorgeous orange, yellow, and red hues guaranteed to take your breath away.
Just look at those autumn colors blanketing the mountaintop in all their warmth and richness. You'll definitely want to bring a camera to immortalize these striking vistas.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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