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| Beartown State Park |
hiking, geologic & botanical interest
A boardwalk leads visitors through the labyrinth of mossy boulders long known as Beartown. Fern, rhododendron, and other shade-loving flora of the Allegheny highlands grow profusely among its eroded sandstone avenues. The park is notably near Watoga and Droop Mountain state parks and Cranberry Glades in the Monongehela National Forest.
U.S. 219 south of Hillsboro
1-800-CALL-WVA
Web site: Beartown State Park
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| Greenbrier River Trail State Park |
hiking, biking, fishing
Following the Greenbrier River from the Lewisburg area 80 miles north to Cass, the Greenbrier River Trail attracts outdoor enthusiasts through all seasons. Hikers and bikers travel this former railroad bed through tunnels and over bridges, rarely leaving the banks of this beautiful mountain river. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the trail. Along the way, the trail accesses such natural areas as Watoga State Park and Seneca and Calvin Price state forests.
1-800-CALL-WVA
Web site: Greenbrier River Trail State Park
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| Greenbrier State Forest |
hiking, hunting, cabins, campground
To the east of the Big Levels rise mountains heaved upward more than 1,000-feet above the surrounding valleys..Thick forests cover the mountains, part of which is preserved by the Greenbrier State Forest -- 5,100-acres of mountainous terrain for outdoor recreation. Magnificent views of the surrounding countryside are afforded from 3,200-foot Kate's Mountain. Features 12 standard cabins and 16 campsites.
White Sulphur Springs off I-64
1-800-CALL-WVA
Web site: Greenbrier State Forest
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| Meadow River Wildlife Management Area |
fishing, hunting, canoeing
The headwaters of the Meadow River meander through fields and marshes long-known as The Big Meadows. The undeveloped wildlife-management area therein protects 2,272-acres of wetland habitat. Hunting for waterfowl, woodcock, deer, raccoon, turkey, grouse, and squirrel is permitted. No camping. The area is accessible from I-64's Dawson or Sam Black Church exits. Meadow River can be reached from U.S. 60 between Sam Black Church and route 60/18 near Rupert.
1-64 at Crawley
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| Moncove Lake State Park |
hiking, fishing, boating, swimming
Moncove Lake rests in the low, shaly valley of Devil's Creek, well-located for visitors touring the southern part of the Levels. Surrounded by a wildlife-management area, the 144-acre lake offers plenty for the vacationer -- a swimming beach, facilities for low-impact boating, and 50 tent or trailer campsites (25 with electric hook-ups).
1-800-CALL-WVA
Web site: Moncove Lake State Park
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