The Top 20 Natural Monuments in West Virginia
West Virginia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in West Virginia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in West Virginia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
The Castle Rock Trail begins near Grandview Main Overlook and ends where it intersects the Grandview Rim Trail after about 1 km (.6 miles). The hike goes along huge rock …
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A rock formation near the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers visited by Thomas Jefferson in 1783 and mentioned in his "Notes on the State of Virginia." The supportive …
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From this point there is a beautiful view of the surrounding area. It can be reached by hiking part of the Appalachian Trail.
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Turkey Spur Overlook is at the end of the Grandview Rim Trail about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) from the Visitor Center lying atop a huge rock outcrop. It offers stunning …
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Blackwater Falls gives this state park its name, and a visit to the cascade makes it clear why the waterfall is the centerpiece of the property. There are a couple …
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After a short walk from the parking area and Grandview Visitor Center, you will enjoy views of the New River at Grandview Main Overlook about 425 m above the river. …
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The Seneca Rocks Discovery Center building is open Friday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, April through October: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?recid=7050
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
Stop in to learn more about Seneca Rocks and the surrounding area.
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A unique rock formation on the southern side of Breathed Mountain that resembles the profile of a lion's face. The location offers superb views of the surrounding mountains and river valleys.
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The cliffs at Coopers Rock Overlook are one of the main attractions on the entire property. There are fences and barriers at most of the cliff edges, but it's still …
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A series of waterfalls within Shays Run. A bridge crosses the top of the first waterfall, making it the most easily viewed. The additional waterfalls are off trail and require visitors to descend along the watercourse.
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