Sometimes, an extra big dose of nature’s beauty is just what the doctor ordered. And it’s not a bit of a stretch to say that Wild, Wonderful West Virginia is just the place to find that huge helping of beautiful scenery. Here are just a few stunning examples of the one-of-a-kind views hidden around the state.
- Grandview
Steve5863/Tripadvisor With multiple overlook options, including Grandview Overlook and Turkey Spur Overlook, this portion of the New River Gorge National Park is a must for nature lovers looking for beautiful Appalachian views!
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- Cacapon Mountain
Ab Ka/Google Maps Cacapon Mountain boasts several amazing overlooks, including the Cacapon Mountain Overlook (pictured) and Prospect Overlook (also known as Panorama Overlook).
Learn more about both here.
- Pendleton Overlook
Ubair Ahmad/Google Maps The Blackwater River Canyon is stunning in any season, and a great spot to get a good view of it in all its rugged beauty is from Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls State Park.
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- Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
John Clay Harvey/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus You’ve got to hike a bit to get here, but the steep mile to this point is well worth the view you’ll find from the top of this remote old fire tower.
Learn more here.
- R. D. Bailey Lake Visitors Center Overlook
R.D. Bailey Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers/Facebook Hidden away in Wyoming County is the stunning R.D. Bailey Lake. With hiking trails, a visitors center, and some historical sites, it’s not a stop to miss. But perhaps the best reason to seek out this hidden gem? The view from the visitor center overlook.
Learn more here.
- Coopers Rock Overlook
Ildaesusa/Tripadvisor Coopers Rock Overlook, perched high atop a massive sandstone cliff, is a stunning view hidden away in Coopers Rock State Forest in Bruceton Mills, not far from Morgantown. The entire area is like something straight out of a fairytale!
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- Fort Boreman Park
Cat/Tripadvisor With three beautiful overlooks of the Ohio River and portions of Parkersburg, Fort Boreman Park is a perfect spot to spend a day soaking up some of nature’s beauty. Which of the three overlooks here is your favorite?
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Have you ever enjoyed the view from any of these overlooks in Almost Heaven, West Virginia? Which one is your favorite? For more beautiful West Virginia scenery, keep reading!
Steve5863/Tripadvisor
With multiple overlook options, including Grandview Overlook and Turkey Spur Overlook, this portion of the New River Gorge National Park is a must for nature lovers looking for beautiful Appalachian views!
Learn more here.
Ab Ka/Google Maps
Cacapon Mountain boasts several amazing overlooks, including the Cacapon Mountain Overlook (pictured) and Prospect Overlook (also known as Panorama Overlook).
Learn more about both here.
Ubair Ahmad/Google Maps
The Blackwater River Canyon is stunning in any season, and a great spot to get a good view of it in all its rugged beauty is from Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls State Park.
Learn more here.
John Clay Harvey/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus
You’ve got to hike a bit to get here, but the steep mile to this point is well worth the view you’ll find from the top of this remote old fire tower.
Learn more here.
R.D. Bailey Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers/Facebook
Hidden away in Wyoming County is the stunning R.D. Bailey Lake. With hiking trails, a visitors center, and some historical sites, it’s not a stop to miss. But perhaps the best reason to seek out this hidden gem? The view from the visitor center overlook.
Learn more here.
Ildaesusa/Tripadvisor
Coopers Rock Overlook, perched high atop a massive sandstone cliff, is a stunning view hidden away in Coopers Rock State Forest in Bruceton Mills, not far from Morgantown. The entire area is like something straight out of a fairytale!
Learn more here.
Cat/Tripadvisor
With three beautiful overlooks of the Ohio River and portions of Parkersburg, Fort Boreman Park is a perfect spot to spend a day soaking up some of nature’s beauty. Which of the three overlooks here is your favorite?
Learn more here.
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Address: Grandview, Grandview Rd, Beaver, WV 25813, USAAddress: Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USAAddress: Cacapon Mountain, Capon, WV 26808, USAAddress: Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory, Union, WV 24983, USAAddress: R.D. Bailey Lake Visitor Center, Visitor Center Rd, Hanover, WV 24839, USAAddress: Coopers Rock State Forest, West Virginia 26525, USAAddress: Fort Boreman Drive, Fort Boreman Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
