McDowell County, West Virginia
89 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 18 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in McDowell County, West Virginia
McDowell County is home to 89 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 18 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in McDowell County
Up to 89 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in McDowell County
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Sample Trails in McDowell County
Hiking guides for West Virginia
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for McDowell County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in West Virginia, Ranked
West Virginia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichWest Virginia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten West Virginia trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in West Virginia
Ten gentle, well-marked West Virginia trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in West Virginia
West Virginia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in West Virginia
Federal parks and recreation areas in West Virginia ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in West Virginia: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
West Virginia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.