Backpacker Magazine: West Virginia: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Morgantown: Blackbird Knob Loop

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Soak up views from open balds on this moderate 10.4-mile hike through a born-again wilderness once dotted with grazing sheep and WWII soldiers.

Appalachian Trail: Keys Gap to Harpers Ferry

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Perfect for a day hike or longer out-and-back, this 6.1-miler rolls through mid-Atlantic woodlands then descends into Harpers Ferry, the merging point of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.

Appalachian Trail: Snickers Gap to Keys Gap

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Pass the 1,000-mile-marker on the AT (for northbound hikers) on this 13.4-mile trip to Raven Rocks promising breathtaking views of Shenandoah Valley. Don't miss the bench swing at David Lesser Shelter.

Morgantown: Ridge Trail Loop

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This mellow 4-mile hike tours the rolling hills and lush, wildlife-filled wetlands that make up scenic Canaan Valley State Park.

Appalachian Trail: Harpers Ferry to Gathland State Park

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This 10.4-miler passes Jefferson Rock, climbs Weverton Cliff for jaw-dropping views, then continues on temperate terrain to Gathland State Park.

Morgantown: Blackbird Knob Loop

BACKPACKER Review
Soak up views from open balds on this moderate 10.4-mile hike through a born-again wilderness once dotted with grazing sheep and WWII soldiers.

Cranberry Wilderness

Hiking and camping in the cranberry wilderness. It rained off and on during the first two days but the views where still worth it. Rain the 3 days leading up to the trip left the trail muddy but passable. In several areas, the trail has been washed out causing some re-routes. Day three followed a forestry service road that is in excellent shape. Several traiheads are found on this road as well as some sheltered campsites.

Plum orchard lake

Short day hike on the Plum Orchard WMA. Good trails and old logging roads. Good hike for a relaxing day and a picnic on the summit.

Heavener's Orchard Trail

A 3.07 mile trail located in Stonewall Jackson State Park in West Virginia. This is an easy two hour hike through a combination of lush forest and open meadows. The scenery is beautiful.

Washington, DC: Big Schloss

A 19.5-mile loop through George Washington National Forest, this two-day trip treks through brilliant foliage to a towering outcrop of Tuscarora sandstone.

Ramseys Draft

Seneca Rocks, WV: Germany Valley Loop

Visit Seneca Rocks National Recreation area and enjoy one of the East’s premier cycling destinations (assuming you like to climb).

Southeast Readers' Choice Hikes

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Colossal trees, sweet swimming holes, and the USA's best picnic spot.

Readers' Choice Southeast Hikes: Ramsey Cascades, Great Smokies, TN

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See big water, massive trees, and tiny amphibians.

Readers' Choice Southeast Hikes: Mt. Rogers NRA, VA

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Celebrate the arrival of summer with an unrivaled circus of color.

Readers' Choice Southeast Hikes: Max Patch Bald, NC

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Have a picnic on one of the Southeast's biggest balds.

Readers' Choice Southeast Hikes: Clingmans Dome to Silers Bald, TN

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Bag four scenic peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Readers' Choice Southeast Hikes: Thru-hike the Florida Trail

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See wild, historic surprises in the Sunshine State.

Appalachian Trail Nature Photo Gallery

AT Shelter Photo Gallery

Panoramas of the Appalachian Trail

AT Culture Photo Gallery

AT Interview: Correspondent Jeff Chow

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Jeff Chow spent 10 months mapping every mile of the AT for BACKPACKER. Learn about his favorite spots and hard-earned tips here.

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