One of the top New Year’s Resolutions every January is to get more exercise. And throughout the year, it continues to be a challenge that many strive to conquer because they want to enjoy some of exercise’s many benefits, like health, fitness, endorphins. But to really amplify these benefits, skip the gym and head outside to work out! Here are some suggestions of great spots to go that will really get your heart pumping!
- Kaymoor Miner’s Trail (Kaymoor)
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Jonathan Lumb/Google Maps What makes it so good: in addition to the 821 steps (that’s a lot of exercise!), the view far exceeds anything you’ll find in a local gym, guaranteed.
- The Hatfield Family Cemetery (Sarah Ann)
Richard Runion/Google Maps The climb up this steep hill outside Sarah Ann, West Virginia to visit the grave of Devil Anse Hatfield and his family will provide you with a good workout, some beautiful scenery, and a fascinating glimpse of an infamous family feud. Please be respectful of those buried in this cemetery by taking only photos and leaving only footprints!
- The Appalachian Trail (Harpers Ferry)
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Cristy/OIYS A stroll along the portion of the Appalachian Trail that meanders through Harpers Ferry provides all sorts of opportunity for exercise! Take the stairs to St. Peters or Jefferson Rock or Harper Cemetery. Cross the Potomac on a footbridge that parallels the train tracks. You can even join up with the C&O Canal Towpath or the Potomac Heritage Trail for even more variety!
- The Falls of Hills Creek (Richwood)
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Jason Homey/Tripadvisor The stairs just keep going … and going … and going on the hike to the Falls of Hills Creek - but so do the magnificent waterfall and forest views!
- Canyon Rim Visitor Center Overlook (Lansing)
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WVAngler/Tripadvisor The hike down (and back up again!) to the best overlook of the New River Gorge Bridge from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center is quite a steep one, but it’s well worth the view!
Have you conquered any of these climbs? Which is your favorite? Where else do you go to get a good workout in wild, wonderful West Virginia? Let us know in the comments!
Omar Khan/Google Maps
Jonathan Lumb/Google Maps
What makes it so good: in addition to the 821 steps (that’s a lot of exercise!), the view far exceeds anything you’ll find in a local gym, guaranteed.
Richard Runion/Google Maps
The climb up this steep hill outside Sarah Ann, West Virginia to visit the grave of Devil Anse Hatfield and his family will provide you with a good workout, some beautiful scenery, and a fascinating glimpse of an infamous family feud. Please be respectful of those buried in this cemetery by taking only photos and leaving only footprints!
Jon Bilous/iStock Collection via Getty Images Plus
Cristy/OIYS
A stroll along the portion of the Appalachian Trail that meanders through Harpers Ferry provides all sorts of opportunity for exercise! Take the stairs to St. Peters or Jefferson Rock or Harper Cemetery. Cross the Potomac on a footbridge that parallels the train tracks. You can even join up with the C&O Canal Towpath or the Potomac Heritage Trail for even more variety!
PattyMarkley/Tripadvisor
Jason Homey/Tripadvisor
The stairs just keep going … and going … and going on the hike to the Falls of Hills Creek - but so do the magnificent waterfall and forest views!
Daminick1980/Tripadvisor
WVAngler/Tripadvisor
The hike down (and back up again!) to the best overlook of the New River Gorge Bridge from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center is quite a steep one, but it’s well worth the view!
How about the climb up to the overlook at Pinnacle Rock State Park or Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory?
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Address: Kaymoor Miners Trail, Fayetteville, WV 25840, USAAddress: Hatfield Family Cemetery Access Rd, Western, WV 25638, USAAddress: Falls of Hills Creek, West Virginia 24946, USAAddress: Appalachian Trail, Harpers Ferry, WV, USAAddress: Canyon Rim Visitor Center, 162 Visitor Center Rd, Lansing, WV 25862, USA
