Babcock State Park and the Glade Creek Grist Mill
If you have seen a calendar photograph of West Virginia, there is a good chance you have seen the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock
30 September 2026
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Mountains, waterfalls, forests and river gorges are at the heart of a West Virginia trip. This section covers the state’s best-known landscapes as well as places worth seeking out when you want hiking, views, wildlife or simply a quiet mountain road.
If you have seen a calendar photograph of West Virginia, there is a good chance you have seen the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock
At 4,863 feet, Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia. The number is interesting, but the real reason to visit is the high-mountain
Dolly Sods does not look quite like the West Virginia many first-time visitors expect. High-elevation plains, wind-shaped vegetation, rocky landscapes and wide views give parts
Grandview lives up to its name. From high above the New River, you look across a huge bend in the gorge with forest covering the
Sandstone Falls shows a completely different side of New River Gorge from the famous bridge. Here the New River spreads wide across a series of
Visit Seneca Rocks in West Virginia for dramatic rock formations, hiking, climbing and sweeping views across the Monongahela National Forest.
Discover Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia, famous for its amber-colored waterfall, forest trails, canyon views and beautiful fall foliage.
Explore New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia, with dramatic canyon views, hiking, whitewater rafting and the famous New River Gorge Bridge.