Within the coronary heart of the Mon Forest, uncover an untamed, stunningly stunning mountain village blessed with unimaginable outside journey and heat, pleasant individuals who love sharing their mountain dwelling with company. Situated in Grant County, Petersburg is the proper place to chill out with household and associates whilst you discover our limitless outside journey alternatives. Absorb our superb views, traverse our limitless trails, or moist a line in our mountain streams. You’ll return dwelling refreshed, recharged, and able to come again once more quickly.
With the chilly of winter gone and the thrill of heat climate, fishing fans discover their option to the Petersburg space for a few of the greatest fishing in West Virginia. Our cool mountain streams and gorgeous lakes make for an anglers paradise. Skilled guides can present a one-of-a-kind fishing expertise.
Josh (Trout King) and Rachelle Hedrick have owned and operated Smoke Gap Outfitters for over ten years. Along with guided fishing journeys, Josh presents fly fishing classes for newbie to seasoned anglers.
Harman’s Luxurious Cabins presents two miles of personal entry trophy trout stream, offering anglers the chance to fish for stunning trophy trout. Visitors of Harman’s have free entry to their personal stream and also can work with skilled personal guides.
Guides Eli and Katlyn with Three Rivers Guiding like to share their data of the rivers and fervour for fishing with their company. They provide single and multi-day wading and onshore fishing journeys on 3 of the most effective trout streams in West Virginia for freshmen to skilled anglers.
The footprints of novice and skilled hikers will be discovered throughout Grant County. We’re blessed with a few of the greatest climbing trails in West Virginia. The North Fork Mountain Path which is roughly 24 miles lengthy is right for a 2 to 3-day backpacking journey that is stuffed with wildlife and superb surroundings.
One of the standard locations on the North Fork Mountain Path is Chimney Rock. This hidden gem within the Mon Forest gives probably the greatest views within the state. Begin on the North Fork Trailhead on Smoke Gap Highway, simply off North Fork Freeway not removed from Cabins, West Virginia. It’s a strenuous 5.5-mile hike with an additional steep scramble proper on the finish, however the views from the highest are well worth the effort.
Inside the Mon Forest lies the Smoke Gap Canyon. The “Smoke’s” are extremely popular for hikers, climbers, and boaters. Discover the three.5-mile South Department Path, a loop path that follows the river upstream, ascends half method up Cave Mountain, passes fields and outdated farms on its method again downstream, after which drops again all the way down to the river almost reverse Shreve’s Retailer.
The Petersburg space is well-known for our epic climbing and biking trails that entice 1000’s of tourists to our mountains annually. However we’re additionally blessed with superb river trails good for kayaking, canoeing, or only a leisurely float.
The Hopeville Canyon is likely one of the greatest paddling pleasures in West Virginia. The North Fork of the South Department of the Potomac flows by means of the canyon creating about 5 miles of Class III river good for journey kayaking.
For a traditional float/fishing journey, the lengthy and exquisite Smoke Gap Canyon options huge rock formations and nice tenting spots. The rapids are a constant Class I – II with a pair Class II+, so the paddling is straightforward and enjoyable.
The Petersburg space is dwelling to so many epic views from our scenic mountains that it could take a complete lifetime to see all of them. However if you wish to get the true fowl’s eye view of our superb mountain dwelling, the Japanese Hovering Middle presents an aerial expertise that you’ll not quickly neglect. For those who suppose West Virginia is gorgeous by land, you must see it from the air. After a glider expertise, you’ll know why eagles spend a lot time flying.
After a full day of exploring, select from a big selection of lodging choices. From primitive tenting to luxurious resorts, and all the pieces else in between, discover what fits your journey fashion.
