Fayetteville / Southeast
New River Gorge Rail Towns
Historic rail towns and gorge overlooks around America's newest national park.
Hidden Places in West Virginia
Gorge overlooks, rail towns, forest roads, and waterfall state parks.
88 Hidden Score
8 Discovery Signals
southeast Region
Davis / Southeast
Blackwater Falls Quiet Loop
Amber falls, spruce forest, and highland towns in a compact mountain loop.
Albright / Southeast
Spruce Knob
At 4,863 feet, Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia, offering sweeping 360‑degree vistas, an alpine‑like forest, and a historic stone fire tower.
Hillsboro / Southeast
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
Tucked away in the Monongahela National Forest, this rare subarctic sphagnum bog features northern boreal flora usually found hundreds of miles north, accessible via an elevated wooden boardwalk.
Harpers Ferry / Southeast
Harpers Ferry Lower Town Walk
A West Virginia river-town route with trails, history, rail views, and official NPS visitor guidance.
Hinton / Southeast
Bluestone Gorge River Stops
A West Virginia gorge-and-river route where access points, water, roads, and official NPS guidance matter.
Clifftop / Southeast
Babcock Grist Mill Forest Loop
A forested state park with a photogenic mill, trails, and easy pairing with New River Gorge routes.
Davis / Southeast
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Encompassing a high-elevation wetland valley surrounded by rugged mountains, this protected refuge provides critical habitat for rare wildlife species and sweeping, open vistas.