Location: Elkins
Top Things to do in Elkins
The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Elkins, West Virginia (WV)
Elkins is a city in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. The community was incorporated in 1890 and named in honor of Stephen Benton Elkins (1841–1911), a U.S. Senator from West Virginia. The population was 7,094 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County. Elkins is home to Davis and Elkins College and to the Mountain State Forest Festival, held in early October every year.
Restaurants in Elkins
1. Glendale Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Glendale Park is the newest park to the Elkins area.The serenity of the park makes it a unique area for people to come and enjoy open space in the middle of town. It is not uncommon to see a variety of wildlife. Glendale Park consists of 36 acres of river bottom land, with a walking trail around the perimeter of the park. Park also consists of football and soccer fields, and four picnic tables.
2. Monongahela National Forest
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Monongahela National Forest, in the northcentral highlands of West Virginia, is a place where visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas, peaceful country roads, gently flowing streams, and glimpses of the many plants and animals that live here. Explore your Forest!
Reviewed By Renee54101 - North Smithfield, United States
If you like remote wilderness, this is the place for you. Love to see a place where nature is maintained! We stayed at the Williams River Campground-Nice, quiet and remote-Just the way we liked it!
3. Stuart Recreation Area
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
From Elkins, West Virginia: Take Highway 219 to Highway 33. Travel east for approximately 4 miles, turn north on old Route 33 and travel for 2 miles. Turn left at Highway 6 (at the Stuart Recreation Area directional sign) and drive .25 miles to entrance.
Reviewed By HolySmokeElkins - Elkins, United States
It is always a great day to spend at Stuart Park, it could be cleaner but is a great swimming hole at the river!
4. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this 10,215-acre area is one of the few wilderness areas on the East Coast.
Reviewed By MCBRVA
What a fantastic day we had with our two teens! Great overlook spots. We had a really fantastic hike along Red Creek Trail after a heavy rain the night before, and we all had fun splashing along the really wet path, crossing creeks and taking in the shady, beautiful views. Highly recommend!
5. Allegheny Highlands Trail
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By TRADisRAD
Nice route to take a quiet walk or bike ride. Easily accessible but feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. Lots of scenery: forests, rivers, open pastures with mountain views.
6. Bickel Knob Observation Tower
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By JohnnyNVA - Manassas, United States
Loved this old observation tower. Great views and an easy climb to get there. This definitely felt like a locals only destination, not really publicized for tourists. I highly recommend this stop to anyone in the area.
7. Elkins City Park
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
The Elkins City Park was the first park in the City of Elkins. The 9 acres of land was granted to the city by Senator Henry Gassaway Davis and his wife, Katie in 1893. It has become the hub of activity during the summer in the city of Elkins. It features three pavilions, nine picnic sites, a basketball court, eight horseshoe pits, and large playground area.
8. Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Fox Forest Wildlife Management Area is located south of Elkins, West Virginia in Randolph County. It is located along the Tygart Valley River and is adjacent to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' Elkins Operations Center.It has hiking and biking trails.
