National Scenic Trail
Appalachian
Best primary window for Appalachian: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Park Sites in West Virginia
West Virginia has 1 national park on the official list of 63 (as of Oct 19, 2026) and 6 other National Park Service sites. National parks: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The other sites include 2 national historical parks, 1 national historic trail, 1 national recreation area, and 1 national scenic river.
1National parks
7NPS sites
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National parks in West Virginia
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National Scenic River
Bluestone
Best primary window for Bluestone: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Best primary window for Chesapeake & Ohio Canal: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Gauley River
Best primary window for Gauley River: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry
Best primary window for Harpers Ferry: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Best primary window for Lewis & Clark: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge
Best primary window for New River Gorge: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
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National Scenic Trail
Appalachian
Best primary window for Appalachian: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Scenic River
Bluestone
Best primary window for Bluestone: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Best primary window for Chesapeake & Ohio Canal: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Recreation Area
Gauley River
Best primary window for Gauley River: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry
Best primary window for Harpers Ferry: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Best primary window for Lewis & Clark: July, with August and September as strong shoulder months.
National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge
Best primary window for New River Gorge: May, with April and June as strong shoulder months.
NPS designations in West Virginia
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