There are times in life when peace is difficult to come by and you have to actively seek it out. And while it’s not always possible to escape to a peaceful place to restore your sense of calm, it can help! Here are a few options around West Virginia that are guaranteed to get you away from your worries and give you room to breathe.
Offering one of the best views in West Virginia, plus a good, stress-relieving work out to get there, Chimney Top on North Fork Mountain is definitely a good choice when you need a peaceful place to escape from it all!
The quiet, secluded Kumbrabow State Forest provides an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. You can even rent a secluded pioneer cabin perched on a gurgling creek and make a weekend getaway out of your visit!
For a truly remote experience, track down a primitive campsite in the Otter Creek Wilderness and enjoy the peace and quiet of a vast expanse of wild nature.
Named one of the prettiest hikes in West Virginia, the Seneca Creek Trail passes through miles of beautiful forest and along a creek full of soothing cascades.
This quiet lake tucked away in Barbour County 10 miles from any town is the perfect spot to slip away and relax for awhile. Enjoy the views from the trail that loops around the lake or just sit and relax on the shore.
One of two bodies of water in the Trout Pond Recreation Area, Rock Cliff Lake is a stunning mountain lake with gorgeous views and an easy, well groomed trail passing along its banks.
For another overnight option that really gets you away from it all, even your cell phone, try the Castaway Caboose, a hotel-on-wheels that includes a train ride before letting you and the caboose off in a remote campsite along the Greenbrier River for a day or two.
Where do you go when you need some peace and quiet? In a state like West Virginia, there are way more than just these seven options! It’s one of the perks of living in “Almost Heaven.”
