Category Archives: Babcock State Park

Island in the Sky Trail (Babcock State Park, WV)

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Dwarfed in size by nearby New River Gorge National River, Babcock State Park is often overlooked by visitors to southern West Virginia. Yet the park, most famous for its photogenic grist mill, offers several excellent hiking options. While the best … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Hikes of 2016

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Live and Let Hike hit its stride in 2016, nearly tripling the number of visitors and page views seen in 2015. I also passed a new milestone—my 200th blog post—and greatly expanded the geographic breadth and depth of hike descriptions, … Continue reading →

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Natural Arch Trail (Babcock State Park, WV)

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

In addition to sporting picturesque cascades, majestic views, and a serene lake, Babcock State Park in south-central West Virginia also contains a small natural arch, a rarity in the area. Here weathering in the Nuttall Sandstone gives way to a … Continue reading →

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Lake View Trail Loop (Babcock State Park, WV)

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

It seems like every state park in America has a man-made reservoir, and Babcock State Park in south-central West Virginia is no exception. After checking out the area’s historic grist mill, beautiful waterfalls, and sweeping views, finish off your day … Continue reading →

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Skyline Trail – Narrow Gauge Trail Loop (Babcock State Park, WV)

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Especially in the spring, when water levels are particularly high, the Skyline Trail – Narrow Gauge Trail Loop in Babcock State Park is simply spectacular. This 4,127-acre park in south-central West Virginia, often dwarfed by its larger and better-known neighbor, … Continue reading →

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