There are times in life when peace is difficult to come by and you have to actively seek it out. And while it’s not always possible to escape to a peaceful place to restore your sense of calm, it can help! Here are a few options around West Virginia that are guaranteed to get you away from your worries and give you room to breathe.
- North Fork Mountain (Cabins)
Henry Sheridan/AllTrails Offering one of the best views in West Virginia, plus a good, stress-relieving work out to get there, Chimney Top on North Fork Mountain is definitely a good choice when you need a peaceful place to escape from it all!
- Kumbrabow State Forest (Huttonsville)
Delia Dunphy/Google Maps The quiet, secluded Kumbrabow State Forest provides an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. You can even rent a secluded pioneer cabin perched on a gurgling creek and make a weekend getaway out of your visit!
- Otter Creek Wilderness (Tucker and Randolph Counties)
Jeffrey Byard/AllTrails For a truly remote experience, track down a primitive campsite in the Otter Creek Wilderness and enjoy the peace and quiet of a vast expanse of wild nature.
- Seneca Creek Backcountry (Riverton)
Bryson Russell/AllTrails Named one of the prettiest hikes in West Virginia, the Seneca Creek Trail passes through miles of beautiful forest and along a creek full of soothing cascades.
- Teter Creek Lake (Barbour County)
Teter Creek Lake/Facebook This quiet lake tucked away in Barbour County 10 miles from any town is the perfect spot to slip away and relax for awhile. Enjoy the views from the trail that loops around the lake or just sit and relax on the shore.
- Rock Cliff Lake (Lost River)
Dmitry Kroz/Google Maps One of two bodies of water in the Trout Pond Recreation Area, Rock Cliff Lake is a stunning mountain lake with gorgeous views and an easy, well groomed trail passing along its banks.
- The Castaway Caboose (Greenbrier River)
Amy S/Tripadvisor For another overnight option that really gets you away from it all, even your cell phone, try the Castaway Caboose, a hotel-on-wheels that includes a train ride before letting you and the caboose off in a remote campsite along the Greenbrier River for a day or two.
Where do you go when you need some peace and quiet? In a state like West Virginia, there are way more than just these seven options! It’s one of the perks of living in “Almost Heaven.”
Henry Sheridan/AllTrails
Offering one of the best views in West Virginia, plus a good, stress-relieving work out to get there, Chimney Top on North Fork Mountain is definitely a good choice when you need a peaceful place to escape from it all!
Delia Dunphy/Google Maps
The quiet, secluded Kumbrabow State Forest provides an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. You can even rent a secluded pioneer cabin perched on a gurgling creek and make a weekend getaway out of your visit!
Jeffrey Byard/AllTrails
For a truly remote experience, track down a primitive campsite in the Otter Creek Wilderness and enjoy the peace and quiet of a vast expanse of wild nature.
Bryson Russell/AllTrails
Named one of the prettiest hikes in West Virginia, the Seneca Creek Trail passes through miles of beautiful forest and along a creek full of soothing cascades.
Teter Creek Lake/Facebook
This quiet lake tucked away in Barbour County 10 miles from any town is the perfect spot to slip away and relax for awhile. Enjoy the views from the trail that loops around the lake or just sit and relax on the shore.
Dmitry Kroz/Google Maps
One of two bodies of water in the Trout Pond Recreation Area, Rock Cliff Lake is a stunning mountain lake with gorgeous views and an easy, well groomed trail passing along its banks.
Amy S/Tripadvisor
For another overnight option that really gets you away from it all, even your cell phone, try the Castaway Caboose, a hotel-on-wheels that includes a train ride before letting you and the caboose off in a remote campsite along the Greenbrier River for a day or two.
Looking for more ways to get out and enjoy some of the unique areas of the state? Try one of the destinations on this West Virginia Observation Tower bucket list!
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Address: North Fork Mountain, West Virginia 26884, USAAddress: Kumbrabow State Forest, West Virginia 26294, USAAddress: Bowden, WV 26254, USAAddress: Seneca Creek Trail, Western, WV 26814, USAAddress: Teter Creek Lake, South, WV 26283, USAAddress: Rockcliff Lake, Lost River, WV 26810, USAAddress: Castaway Caboose, 4759 Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike, Durbin, WV 26264, USA
