West Virginia is brimming with natural wonders that are well worth your time to see. We’re highlighting just nine of the best natural wonders in West Virginia. These are some of the best of the best!

1. Bear Rocks Nature Preserve (Dolly Sods Wilderness Area)

Bear Rocks Preserve, Forest Rd 75, Davis, WV 26260, USA
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The Bear Rocks Preserve in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area of West Virginia is a mountain-top plateau with vegetation similar to locations much further north in Canada. This area is one of the most remarkable WV natual wonders.

2. Douglas Falls (Thomas)

Douglas Falls, Blackwater Canyon Trail, Thomas, WV 26292, USA
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Douglas Falls, on the Blackwater River in Monongahela National Forest, is a stunning contrast in color.

3. Gaudineer Knob (Shavers Mountain)

Gaudineer Knob, West Virginia 26264, USA
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To get to the overlook (which is worth the trip in and of itself) you have to pass through a magnificent virgin red spruce forest.

Take a look at this video taken at Gaudineer Knob by @SmellNRoses:

4. North Fork Mountain (Pendleton County)

North Fork Mountain, West Virginia 26884, USA
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North Fork Mountain is the driest high mountain in West Virginia and an anticline mountain, giving it a unique structure and ecosystem.

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5. The New River (New River Gorge)

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, West Virginia, USA
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Despite its name, the New River is considered by many to be the oldest river in the world.

6. Seneca Rocks (Pendleton County)

Seneca Rocks, WV 26884, USA
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This sheer rock face rises 900 feet above the North Fork River and portions of it are inaccessible apart from a technical rock climb. It's one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in WV.

Take a look at this video taken at Seneca Rocks by @BenChilders:

7. Lindy Point (Blackwater Falls State Park)

Blackwater Falls State Park, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Rd, Davis, WV 26260, USA
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At the overlook, a unique erosional rock stack stands before a wide vista of Blackwater Canyon surrounded by Monongahela National Forest.

8. Cathedral State Park (Aurora)

Cathedral State Park, Aurora, WV 26705, USA
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The park is a Registered Natural Landmark thanks to its expansive virgin forest made up of mostly hemlock trees. One visit here and you can see why it's among the best West Virginia natural wonders.

9. Lost World Caverns (Lewisburg)

Lost World Caverns, 907 Lost World Rd, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
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The formations inside Lost World Caverns are incredible, including the Bridal Veil, Goliath, Snowy Chandelier, Ice Cream Wall, Castle, and War Club.

Take a look at this video of Lost World Caverns by @RupalisGoodLife:

What an amazing state! Can you believe all these natural wonders in West Virginia? I think this state is pretty amazing, don’t you? Here are some additional details about a few of these wonders: Bear Rocks Preserve, Douglas Falls, Gaudineer Knob, Cathedral State Park, and Lost World Caverns. Which one are you most looking forward to seeing?

Want to take a road trip to see some of the WV natural wonders? Check out our road trip packing list before you hit the road, and don’t forget the snacks!

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Natural Wonders In West Virginia

Melissa M. | December 05, 2023

What are some other natural wonders in West Virginia?

There are so many incredible natural wonders in West Virginia. Here are some other locations we can add to the list:

  • The Trough is a wooded gorge by the South Branch of the Potomac River.
  • Berkeley Springs is a natural warm spring located in a town by the same name.
  • Blackwater Falls in Tucker County.
  • Ice Mountain in Hampshire County
  • Cranberry Glades in Pocahontas County
  • Teays Valley in Putnam County

Check out more natural wonders in West Virginia.

Do you have any natural wonders road trips in West Virginia?

Of course, we do! We love a good road trip, and here is an itinerary for a natural wonders road trip in West Virginia:

  • Stop 1: Bear Rocks Preserve in Davis
  • Stop 2: Dolly Sods Wilderness in Davis
  • Stop 3: Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County
  • Stop 4: Spruce Knob in the Allegheny Mountains
  • Stop 5: Cranberry Glades in Droop
  • Stop 6: Highland Scenic Highway
  • Stop 7: Bickle Knob in Elkins
  • Stop 8: Blackwater Falls in Davis

Check out the full itinerary for this natural wonders road trip in West Virginia.

 

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