In just a few short weeks, 2020 will be behind us forever. That’s worth celebrating, and one of the best ways to say hello to the new year of 2021 that we can think of is with a first-day hike at a West Virginia State Park! Here are eight parks around the state that are offering organized first day strolls on January 1.
- Cacapon Resort State Park (Berkeley Springs)
Dustin H/Tripadvisor With overlooks, water views, hiking, and overnight options, Cacapon is a beautiful spot to ring in the new year.
- Chief Logan State Park (Logan)
Mike/Tripadvisor There are plenty of trails that lead past ponds, through woods, and to beautiful mountain views at Chief Logan State Park as well.
- Blackwater Falls State Park (Davis)
Sunsetbum/Tripadvisor Blackwater Falls State Park is well known for its series of waterfalls, with boardwalk trails to each. However, there are plenty of other mountain trails and views throughout the park as well!
- Tygart Lake State Park (Grafton)
Rich M/Tripadvisor While you’re hiking at Tygart Lake, don’t forget to check out the impressive dam.
- Holly River State Park (Hacker Valley)
blaked144/Tripadvisor Wind your way through beautiful woods and along gorgeous streams at Holly River State Park. It’s a great spot to start the year off right!
- Twin Falls Resort State Park (Mullens)
management/Tripadvisor For an extra fun first day, plan a hike and then stay in one of the cabins for the night at Twin Falls Resort State Park.
- Pipestem State Park (Pipestem)
vacation_addict_Ohio/Tripadvisor Perched on the Bluestone River, Pipestem offers trails, views, waterfalls, a lookout tower, a tram, and all kinds of other adventures.
- Cass Scenic Railroad Park
Snow987654321/Tripadvisor Cass is beautiful any time of the year, but you’ve got to see it in winter! It’s a wonderful spot for a first-day hike.
Dustin H/Tripadvisor
With overlooks, water views, hiking, and overnight options, Cacapon is a beautiful spot to ring in the new year.
Mike/Tripadvisor
There are plenty of trails that lead past ponds, through woods, and to beautiful mountain views at Chief Logan State Park as well.
Sunsetbum/Tripadvisor
Blackwater Falls State Park is well known for its series of waterfalls, with boardwalk trails to each. However, there are plenty of other mountain trails and views throughout the park as well!
Rich M/Tripadvisor
While you’re hiking at Tygart Lake, don’t forget to check out the impressive dam.
blaked144/Tripadvisor
Wind your way through beautiful woods and along gorgeous streams at Holly River State Park. It’s a great spot to start the year off right!
management/Tripadvisor
For an extra fun first day, plan a hike and then stay in one of the cabins for the night at Twin Falls Resort State Park.
vacation_addict_Ohio/Tripadvisor
Perched on the Bluestone River, Pipestem offers trails, views, waterfalls, a lookout tower, a tram, and all kinds of other adventures.
Snow987654321/Tripadvisor
Cass is beautiful any time of the year, but you’ve got to see it in winter! It’s a wonderful spot for a first-day hike.
To learn more about any of these first day hikes offered by West Virginia State Parks, visit their event calendar and click on the hike you want to join! And of course, you can plan your own first-day hike – here are a few more trail suggestions to give you some more ideas of where to go!
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