Things To Do in Valley Head, West Virginia

Inscription. In 1777, Indians killed Darby Connolly and several members of his family on Connolly Run. Other settlers were taken captive. At Indian Run in 1780, three members of surveying party under Jacob Warwick were killed by the ... More on HMDB

Inscription. One-half mile east is the site of Gen. R. E. Lee's Valley Mountain Headquarters where he camped with his troops from Aug. 6 to Sept. 20, 1861 while he directed the ill-fated Cheat Mountain Campaign. , Erected 1978 by ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Named for the Mingo Indians who had a village here. This tribe was a branch of the Iroquois. The Seneca Indian Trail passes this point. On Valley Mountain in 1861, Gen. Robert E. Lee camped while campaigning in this valley. ... More on HMDB

Several Trails make up this system. They all loop back to FS 24 sooner or later. Elk River Touring has maps and suggestions. First left is Roaring Run a nice technical climb and sweet downhill. The... More on trails.mtbr.com

I enjoy a challenge as much or more than most but these trails are not trails, they are old road beds. More on trails.mtbr.com

My vote for most overrated trail. Rated one of ten best downhills in MB magazine, etc. If you like 5-20 mph technical riding down creek beds you'll love it. Myself, ... More on trails.mtbr.com

Stay right on FR24 (cliff on your left in about 100 ft). More on trails.mtbr.com

Singletrack and creek bed riding with lots of rocks and roots. More on trails.mtbr.com

There are other big business in this area that support the bill as well, just do some research before giving them your dollars. More on trails.mtbr.com

Descend the service road to Shavers Fork, cross the creek and climb to the railroad crossing (Cass Scenic Railroad). Continue straight across the tracks, take the fireroad up the mountian which cli... More on trails.mtbr.com

Easy descent from top of Snowshoe Mountain to Shavers Fork on well-maintained roads. More on trails.mtbr.com

Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is located only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton. This 1,145 acre day use park hosts a variety of outdoor recreation including ... More on familydaysoutusa

To reach the northern trailhead from Elkins, take US Hwy. 33 east and make a right onto County Road 27 (Glady Road). Follow it for approximately 10 miles to the town of Glady. When you come to the ... More on TrailLink.com

A quiet Forest Service road with a good unpaved surface that runs roughly parallel to the trail offers potential for an out-and-back loop. More on TrailLink.com