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Walks, Hikes, and more

Hikes, walks, road and bike races, and birding opportunities are scheduled throughout the year at West Virginia State Parks and Forests.  You'll find all events at the Event Calendar. 

Note: The event calendar is updated as events and activities are scheduled and reported. Always contact the area to confirm times and dates. The park and forest event host is the final decision maker on activity information.

January 1, 2012
First Day Hikes
Blackwater Falls State Park
Meet at Blackwater Lodge, 10:00 a.m.

Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Meet at park office at 10:00 a.m.

Kanawha State Forest
Meet at the swimming pool parking lot at 2:00 p.m. 

Twin Falls Resort State Park
Meet at the campground check in building at 2:00 p.m.

January 21, 2012
Shirley Schweizer Winter Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Sponsored by the Kanawha State Forest Foundation this winter walk features Doug Wood as leader. Starts at 2p.m.  Meet at the swimming pool.

April 14, 2012
Osbra Eye Memorial Walk
Kanawha State Forest
A Series of Guided Walks on this annual spring outdoor event. Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the pool area. Choose from a variety of led wildflower walks on trails throughout the forest.

April 21, 2012
Master Naturalist Hike
Tygart Lake State Park  
Join local Master Naturalists for a great Sping hike and explore the variety of flora and fauna at Tygart Lake State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.

April 27, 2012
New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend
Babcock State Park
Hawks Nest State Park
Pipestem Resort State Park
Celebrate the glories of Appalachian spring in the New River Gorge National River and at Hawks Nest, Babcock and Pipestem state parks.

May 5, 2012
Family Trail Days
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Shuttle leaves the Main Lodge, Saturday at 9am to Blackwater Falls State Park. Registration required prior to walk in the Beech Club or Nature Center. Guided 8-mile hike between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort State Parks. Lunch provided at the halfway point. Registration fee: $25 Adult, $15 Child includes shuttle, lunch, and memento.

June 2, 2012
Hike Across West Virginia
Cacapon Resort State Park
Hike across a short cross-section in WV’s eastern panhandle and essentially walk across the state!  Help celebrate National Trails Day by hiking a ten-mile stretch across the ridge of Cacapon Mountain. Begins at 9 a.m. from the Nature Center.

June 2, 2012
National Trails Day Hike
North Bend State Park
Guided hikes will be provided or you could make your own route. 

June 2, 2012
Trails Weekend
Pipestem Resort State Park
A variety of hikes planned. Join Pipestem naturalist, Jim Phillips and the National Park Service on scheduled hikes and activities.

June 2, 2012
National Trails Service Day
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Bring your work gloves and supplies as we cleanup the park and the trails.  There will also be guided hikes and fun activities.

June 2, 2012
National Trails Day
Watters Smith State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with a guided hike.

June 9, 2012
Douglas Falls/Blackwater Canyon Hike
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Shuttle leaves the Main Lodge, Saturday at 9am.  Registration required prior to walk in the Beech Club or Nature Center. Registration fee: $15 Ad, $10 Child (bring own snacks & water). The 10-mile walk from the abandoned coke ovens, Douglas Falls, junctions of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point, down the canyon through mixed hardwood forest.

July 14, 2012
Mid-summer Walk Between the Parks
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Enjoy a summer walk between the parks, Canaan Valley Resort and Blackwater Falls State Parks. A guided 8-mile hike between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort State Parks. Registration fee: $15 Ad, $10 Child (includes shuttle and memento). 

July 21, 2012
Master Naturalist Hike
Tygart Lake State Park  
Join local Master Naturalists for a summertime hike and explore the variety of flora and fauna at Tygart Lake State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall/Nature Center.

August 4, 2012
Mid-summer Walk Between the Parks
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Enjoy a summer walk between the parks, Canaan Valley Resort and Blackwater Falls State Parks. A guided 8-mile hike is led between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort State Parks. Registration fee: $15 Ad, $10 Child (includes shuttle and memento).

August 18, 2012
Douglas Falls/Blackwater Canyon Hike
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
The 10-mile walk is from the abandoned coke ovens, Douglas Falls, junctions of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point, down the canyon through mixed hardwood forest.  Shuttle leaves the Main Lodge, Saturday at 9am. Registration required prior to walk. Registration fee: $15 Ad, $10 Child (bring own snacks & water)

September 8, 2012
Margaret Denison Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Guided wildflower walks on various trails throughout the forest. Specific hikes include: fall wildflowers, fungi, pond/aquatic life, birds, trees and nature photography. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at pool area. The registration fee is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 16. Walks will be from 9:00 a.m. for approximately 2 hours.

October 6, 2012
Wild Walks Weekend
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Enjoy a summer walk between the parks, Canaan Valley Resort and Blackwater Falls State Parks. A guided 8-mile hike between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort State Parks. Registration fee: $25 Ad, $15 Child (includes shuttle, lunch, memento.)

October 8, 2012
Master Naturalist Hike
Tygart Lake State Park  
Join our Master Naturalists for an easy hike and learn about the trees and plants in the area. Meet at the Recreation Hall/Nature Center.

October 13, 2012
10-mile Hike
North Bend State Park
Take a hike on the North Bend Rail Trail and experience the beauty of fall at North Bend State Park.  Bring a lunch and plenty of water for this 10-mile hike.  A shuttle will be provided.

October 20, 2012
Fall Festival
Kanawha State Forest
A celebration of fall.

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