South Charleston, West Virginia Travel Information

Capital Region around Charleston, West Virginia West Virginia is graced with one of the most beautiful state capitals in the United States. Charleston (population 54,000) fans out along the banks of the Kanawha River, a major transport link to the ... Charleston, WV

Kanawha State Forest Campground Kanawha State Forest has been under state control for over seven decades. The city of Charleston has spread to Kanawha,and that growth has made the natural world of Kanawha that much more valuable. Wh... Charleston, WV

National Parks of West Virginia This chapter is an excerpt from the book "Guide to the National Park Areas: Eastern States" and contains National Parks, National Monuments, National Preserves, National Historic Sites, and other attr... Charleston, WV

West Virginia Travel Guide by Fodor's This travel guide is a chapter on West Virginia excerpted from the book "Fodor's USA." It covers the entire state of West Virginia region by region and contains sections on exploring, dining, lodging,... Charleston, WV

West Virginia Travel Information by Rough Guides The people of West Virginia are only half joking when they call their state the Ireland of the US. Generally poor and almost entirely rural, it shares a similar history of exploitation by outside powe... Charleston, WV

Other Activities

• Charleston and Southern West Virginia Off the Beaten Path Travel
• Southwest West Virginia Campgrounds and Camping Trips

Overlook Rock Trail (Distance: 7.3 mi) A short hike up the ridge to a small rock outcrop and then back down a neighboring shoulder. Located just minutes from Charleston, Kanawha State Forest is busy with outdoor activity. The 9,300-acre fo...

Charleston, WV - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Polly to Wildcat Ridge Trail Loop (Distance: 7.6 mi) This hike travels up Polly Hollow past several rock outcrops to the top of Wildcat Ridge then down to Davis Creek before looping back around the ridge to the starting point. Located in the figurative ...

Charleston, WV - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

Rocky Ridge to Pigeon Roost Trail Loop (Distance: 9.9 mi) This is a short hike to the crest of the aptly named Rocky Ridge and then back down to the main park road. Whether you like to hike, mountain bike, ride horseback, or just lie around the pool, Kanawha...

Charleston, WV - Hiking - length:2.75 mi

Sternwood Regatta Century Classic (Distance: 13.5 mi) This ride north of Charleston takes you on a challenging tour through Kanawha, Putnam, and Jackson counties in western central West Virginia. You will climb forested ridges to behold panoramic vistas...

Elkview, WV - Road Biking - length:42 mi

Lick Falls Trail (Distance: 20.8 mi) A wooded walk to a scenic lake overlook where, depending on the time of year and rainfall, you may see a small stream cascading over a high cliff. In the 1960s the Corps of Engineers dammed the Little...

Ashland, KY - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

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Little Creek Little Creek Country Club Public, 18 holes 6096 yards, par 70 1.5 miles from center of South Charleston, West Virginia

Berry Hills Berry Hills Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6499 yards, par 70 3.6 miles from center of South Charleston, West Virginia

Cato Park Cato Park Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1719 yards, par 30 3.8 miles from center of South Charleston, West Virginia

Shawnee Regional Shawnee Regional Park Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 3240 yards, par 36 4.4 miles from center of South Charleston, West Virginia

Coonskin Park Coonskin Park Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 2240 yards, par 54 7.3 miles from center of South Charleston, West Virginia

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