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| Public-access natural areas highlight some of the Bluestone Valley's best scenic and natural resources. Waterfalls, rock formations, and observation areas may be found throughout the region. Must-see natural areas here include Pinnacle Rock State Park and Pipestem Resort State Park. |
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| Appalachian Trail |
national trail, hiking, overlooks
The Appalachian Trail follows parts of West Virginia's border on its journey from Georgia to Maine, passing through the southern corner of Bluestone Country about mid-distance. Thousands of hikers make the trek each year, in part or in full. Sections of the trail nearby course along the top of Peters Mountain at around 4,000 feet above sea level. The trail crosses U.S. 460 at "The Narrows," where New River cuts through the syncline of Peters and East River mountains.
304/535-6331 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area |
 2,040-acre lake, boating, fishing, hunting
The remote backwaters of 2,040-acre Bluestone Lake conceal hundreds of primitive and developed trails and campsites. Fishing and hunting are the most popular sports among its mountainous borders, while speed boats race along its wide lower end. When opened in the 1950s, the lake inundated a community of wilderness plantations, the remains of which still hide among the remote, wooded valleys beyond its waters.
304/535-6331 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Bluestone National Scenic River |
 trails, fishing, canoeing, kayaking
Administered by the National Park Service, the gorge of the Bluestone River protects seemingly-endless cliffs and rock formations overlooking a stony, free-flowing river. Anglers use undeveloped trails to reach its waters. Hikers follow a river-length trail which is developed from Pipestem to Bluestone state parks. Kayakers challenge the river in spring, though flow diminishes rapidly in summer.
304/465-0508 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Bluestone State Park |
 boating, fishing, hiking, cabins, camping
More than 2,000 acres of forested mountain terrain along Bluestone Lake provides for varied water-oriented activity. The park includes modern cabins and a campgrounds.Boating and fishing are naturally an important facet of recreation on the lake. Hiking trails, a swimming pool, game courts, and seasonal nature and recreation programs make this a great vacation park.
304/465-0508 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Brush Falls |
 hiking, fishing
Known largely to locals, this 20-foot fall on Brush Creek is a favorite hangout for partiers from nearby Concord College. A mile walk downstream from the creekside shelter to the falls winds through rhododendron. Use caution on steep slopes descending to creek.
1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Camp Creek State Park & Forest |
 hiking, fishing, camping, hunting in forest
Two classic waterfalls highlight this 500-acre park and 5,000 acre hunting area convenient to Interstate 77. The area park provides 25 modern and 12 rustic campsites among, game courts, playground, picnic areas. Hiking trails lead through several scenic areas throughout the mountains and along Camp Creek, a great spring trout-fishing stream. Falls on Camp Creek and Mash Fork are reached by trails from the picnic areas.
1-800-CALL-WVA
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| East River Mountain Overlook |
 overlook on Virginia-West Virginia border
From the summit of East River Mountain, almost 4,000 feet above sea level, this developed overlook watches over the valleys of the Bluestone and Clinch rivers above the cities of Bluefield, Va., and Bluefield, W.Va. Notable landscape features include Flat Top Mountain and Pinnacle Rock, to the north, and Buckhorn Mountain, to the south. East River forms the mountain border between Virginia and West Virginia.
1-800-221-3206
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| Pinnacle Rock State Park |
 hiking, fishing, 15-acre lake
Projecting from the west end of the Black Oak Mountain anticline, the sandstone formation known as Pinnacle Rock watches the pass between the rugged coalfields of the Allegheny Plateau and the folded valleys of Appalachia's Ridge & Valley Region. Among West Virginia's smallest state parks, Pinnacle Rock features a short trail from its shelter and parking area to the observation area atop the monument. Two-mile Homestead Trail descends from the rock through upland forests to its seasonally-stocked lake.
1-800-CALL-WVA
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| Pipestem Resort State Park |
 hiking, fishing, golf, aerial tram,
horsebacking, cabins
Straddling the verge of the Bluestone National Scenic River, Pipestem's trails, lodges, cabins, and golf courses attract thousands of visitors through all seasons. An aerial tram, horseback rides, and stunning views of the Bluestone Canyon and surrounding tablelands are also among the park's popular attractions. Restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fishing lake make this one of West Virginia's best vacation destination parks. It earns our highest recommendation.
1-800-CALL-WVA
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