Lisa And Rich’s Stonewall Guidebook
City/town information
County seat of Pocahontas County. A major meeting of roads in the mountains and primary hub for food, coffee, gas, hardware, outfitters, etc. Direct access to the Greenbrier River and Trail.
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Marlinton
County seat of Pocahontas County. A major meeting of roads in the mountains and primary hub for food, coffee, gas, hardware, outfitters, etc. Direct access to the Greenbrier River and Trail.
Things to do and places to see
Explore the variety of activities that Pocahontas County offers.
The glades, a unique and extensive boreal type bog found at the headwaters of the Cranberry River, are protected as the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, and include an easily accessible interpretive boardwalk and nearby nature center.
Cranberry Glades Boardwalk
Cranberry Glades BoardwalkThe glades, a unique and extensive boreal type bog found at the headwaters of the Cranberry River, are protected as the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, and include an easily accessible interpretive boardwalk and nearby nature center.
The Cass Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad run by West Virginia State Rail Authority. Visitors can ride up to the top of Bald Knob along the steep mountain grades from the former logging town of Cass, pushed or pulled by any of several historical and powerful geared logging locomotives that operate on the former right-of-way.
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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
12363 Cass RdThe Cass Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad run by West Virginia State Rail Authority. Visitors can ride up to the top of Bald Knob along the steep mountain grades from the former logging town of Cass, pushed or pulled by any of several historical and powerful geared logging locomotives that operate on the former right-of-way.
The Greenbrier River Trail is a rail trail that runs for 77 miles from Cass in the north to North Caldwell just outside of Lewisburg. The trail runs right through downtown Marlinton, where many trekkers can outfit or seek a respite. It is one of the premier riding trails in the eastern US, and provides an unforgettable biking or hiking experience.
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Greenbrier River Trail
Greenbrier River TrailThe Greenbrier River Trail is a rail trail that runs for 77 miles from Cass in the north to North Caldwell just outside of Lewisburg. The trail runs right through downtown Marlinton, where many trekkers can outfit or seek a respite. It is one of the premier riding trails in the eastern US, and provides an unforgettable biking or hiking experience.
The Highland Scenic Highway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219 just north of Marlinton. The drive offers beautiful views along it's entire length, including four scenic overlooks, and access to numerous trail heads as it traverses some of the highest terrain found in the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau.
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Highland Scenic Highway
Highland Scenic HighwayThe Highland Scenic Highway extends 43 miles from Richwood to US Route 219 just north of Marlinton. The drive offers beautiful views along it's entire length, including four scenic overlooks, and access to numerous trail heads as it traverses some of the highest terrain found in the Allegheny Highlands and Plateau.
One of the premier ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic, Snowshoe has become an all season destination offering a variety of activities any time of year. Located high atop Cheat Mountain, the resort area includes the Snowshoe Mountain and Silver Creek areas, offering a total of 60 slopes and trails plus many acres of backcountry. During warmer months, the area presents many opportunities for outdoor recreation, and has become a haven for mountain bikers, hosting several major competitive events each year.
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Snowshoe
One of the premier ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic, Snowshoe has become an all season destination offering a variety of activities any time of year. Located high atop Cheat Mountain, the resort area includes the Snowshoe Mountain and Silver Creek areas, offering a total of 60 slopes and trails plus many acres of backcountry. During warmer months, the area presents many opportunities for outdoor recreation, and has become a haven for mountain bikers, hosting several major competitive events each year.
The Falls of Hills Creek are a series of three water falls located just south of Highway 39 – 5 miles west of the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. The falls cascade 20 feet, 45 feet, and finally 65 feet, making this waterfall among the highest in West Virginia. The walk way to the first fall is paved and handicapped accessible. A series of boardwalks and stairs allow access to the lower falls.
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Falls of Hills Creek
Hill Creek Falls RoadThe Falls of Hills Creek are a series of three water falls located just south of Highway 39 – 5 miles west of the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. The falls cascade 20 feet, 45 feet, and finally 65 feet, making this waterfall among the highest in West Virginia. The walk way to the first fall is paved and handicapped accessible. A series of boardwalks and stairs allow access to the lower falls.
Located in the Greenbrier River Valley just south of Hillsboro, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was dedicated in 1928 as West Virginia’s first state park. Known for its reenactments of the Battle of Droop Mountain, the last major American Civil War conflict in West Virginia. Reenactments occur in October of even-numbered years. The park also provides hiking trails, picnic shelters and play areas for use any time of the year. There is a small museum on the site that is open in the summer most weekends, and two overlooks, one which features a timber observation tower providing commanding views of the Greenbrier valley.
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Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
683 Droop Park RoadLocated in the Greenbrier River Valley just south of Hillsboro, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was dedicated in 1928 as West Virginia’s first state park. Known for its reenactments of the Battle of Droop Mountain, the last major American Civil War conflict in West Virginia. Reenactments occur in October of even-numbered years. The park also provides hiking trails, picnic shelters and play areas for use any time of the year. There is a small museum on the site that is open in the summer most weekends, and two overlooks, one which features a timber observation tower providing commanding views of the Greenbrier valley.
Food scene
Now located on 2nd Avenue, serving some great coffee, pastries, and much more. A favorite stop of ours anytime we have to ride into town. Bike rentals and repair upstairs.
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Dirtbean
2nd AvenueNow located on 2nd Avenue, serving some great coffee, pastries, and much more. A favorite stop of ours anytime we have to ride into town. Bike rentals and repair upstairs.
Services
Local sports store and outfitter located at the only signal light on Seneca Trail (US 219) in the heart of Marlinton. The store carries a variety of sporting goods, and provides licensing services for West Virginia hunting and fishing. Also canoe, kayak, and bike rentals. Family owned and operated.
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Appalachian Sport
3 Seneca TrailLocal sports store and outfitter located at the only signal light on Seneca Trail (US 219) in the heart of Marlinton. The store carries a variety of sporting goods, and provides licensing services for West Virginia hunting and fishing. Also canoe, kayak, and bike rentals. Family owned and operated.
Sightseeing
Beartown State Park is a 110-acre natural area located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain above the Greenbrier River just south of Hillsboro, WV. The main attraction is a half-mile boardwalk, which weaves through cliffs and overhangs, and features many unusual rock formations. Beartown State Park is open April through October.
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Beartown State Park
Beartown RoadBeartown State Park is a 110-acre natural area located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain above the Greenbrier River just south of Hillsboro, WV. The main attraction is a half-mile boardwalk, which weaves through cliffs and overhangs, and features many unusual rock formations. Beartown State Park is open April through October.