Basye, Virginia
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Basye
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Davis, West Virginia
Freeland Boardwalk Trail
4.00.56 mi / 43 ft gainA free entrance and parking area for about a half dozen cars off Freeland Road features this quick adventure for all ages. The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Freeland Boardwalk offers a variety of wildlife and environments like Ponds, Wetlands, Forests, and a natural limestone spring....Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Camp at Blackwater Falls State Park
5.0Blackwater Falls State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just north of the Canaan Valley less than two miles from Davis, WV. Blackwater Falls State Park has over 2,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area. The campground has 65 ...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Explore Elakala Falls
3.00.4 mi / 130 ft gainStarting at the Blackwater Falls Lodge, head to the left side of the parking lot, where a trailhead becomes visible. Follow the clearly marked trail down until you reach a bridge which goes over the top of the falls. After the bridge, look for paths to allow you to get to the river level and the ...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Take in the View at Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls SP
4.5Pendleton Point Overlook in Blackwater Falls State Park provides visitors with expansive views of Blackwater Canyon. The overlook is easily accessed via a short walk from the parking area and marks the widest and deepest point of the canyon. The wooden platform has tower viewers so visitors can...Read more -
Whitmer, West Virginia
Spruce Knob Lake Loop
4.00.96 mi / 13 ft gainSpruce Knob Lake is located just below the peak of Spruce Knob at 3,840’, making it the highest lake in West Virginia. If you are not camping in the campground, there is a parking lot/boat launch located near the dam. If you are camped in the campground, there is a trail that leads from the campg...Read more -
Thomas, West Virginia
Hike to Lindy Point in Blackwater Falls State Park
4.80.83 mi / 59 ft gainIf you go to Blackwater Falls State Park for the falls, stay for the overlooks. This one, the most popular in the park, overlooks Blackwater Canyon from 3,000 feet above. Although the parking area at the trailhead is small with room for only 4-5 cars, you can also park along the road or at the ...Read more -
Delaplane, Virginia
Relax at Lake Thompson
Lake Thompson is a great spot for fishing, walking, or just exploring the area with your dog. I've never had a problem with parking, but you're unlikely to find yourself alone at the lake on a nice weekend day. Its a 10-acre lake, however, so you shouldn't have a problem carving out a little bit...Read more -
Grottoes, Virginia
Photograph Moormans River Overlook
5.0Moormans River Overlook is one of the few eastern facing overlooks in Shenandoah National Park’s Southern District, which makes this a prime location for watching the sun rise when in this part of the park. At mile post 92 off of Skyline Drive, Moormans River Overlook offers photographers a 180 ...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Photograph Charlottesville Reservoir
4.7The reservoir is located in the Piedmont Hills just outside the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. So technically Charlottesville Reservoir is not in Shenandoah National Park, but it is only a few feet outside of the park, and it has an outstanding view of the Blue Ridge Mountains that make up th...Read more