A couple with rich brown skin tones and casual athletic wear walk hand-in-hand across river stones in front of a gently cascading waterfall

Hiking & Biking

The best trails aren’t just about the destination — they’re about what you find along the way. In Mercer County, miles of hiking and biking routes wind through three state parks, a nature preserve and countless tucked-away local spots. The only challenge? Deciding which trail to explore first!

A bearded mountain biker, photographed mid-air on a biking trail. He is bracketed on either side by tall trees, whose leaves cast a gentle green glow across the scene

Discover Your Perfect Route

From easy strolls to heart-pumping challenges, Mercer County has paths for every pace and energy level, including loops, out-and-back routes and trails leading to the best mountain views.

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A couple with rich brown skin tones rest against a wooden guard rail and admire the view of a gently cascading waterfall

Trail Features To Enjoy

Mercer County’s trails showcase nature at its best, from rushing waterfalls and seasonal wildflowers to sweeping vistas and relaxed, pet and family-friendly paths.

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A scenic two-lane road winds through a forest of tall trees with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of yellow, orange, red, and green. A red Jeep drives along the road under the bright afternoon light, capturing the beauty of fall in the mountains.

Pipestem, WV

Pipestem Resort State Park

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Image of Camp Creek, showing a shaded wooded campsite with a black pickup truck parked on the left, a picnic table with two people seated on the right, and smoke rising from a campfire in the background.

Camp Creek, WV

Camp Creek State Park and Forest

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Lotito City Park (Bluefield City Park)

Bluefield, WV

Lotito City Park (Bluefield City Park)

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Leaf-covered trail winding through tall trees at the Gardener Center Trails, with sunlight filtering through the dense forest.

Princeton, WV

Gardner Center Trails

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Historic marker sign in front of a tall rocky cliff surrounded by greenery at Pinnacle Rock State Park, with the stone formation rising prominently in the background.

Bramwell , WV

Pinnacle Rock State Park

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Image of White Oak Waterfall, showing two people standing at the base surrounded by large moss-covered rocks, trees, and a cascading waterfall in the background.

Athens , WV

White Oak Waterfall

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Wide, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over dark rock ledges into a calm pool below at Brush Creek Preserve and Falls, surrounded by lush green forest.

Athens, WV

Brush Creek Preserve and Falls

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