Stauffer's Marsh Nature Preserve Back Creek Valley Road, Hedgesville, WV 25427

"A very nice place to walk, with variety (Marsh, woodland and meadow), with east to walk paths, and doable even if you have older knees. Plenty of wildlife to see, and great for photos. Well maintained and clean. 3 thumbs-up."

"Amazing place for birding, photography or a walk! If you go birding make sure it's on the right season."

"Went for a late evening stroll on a November Sunday around 5pm and there was no one there so it was really nice and quiet. The sun had just gone down so there was still some light. It was a perfect easy little walk, exactly what I needed before heading home for the night. I slipped and fell trying to get close to the back creek lol the clearing was really slippery and muddy since it had rained the day before and my shoes didn't have enough grip.. there are benches around to enjoy the views.. would love to come back during the spring or summer months"

"Go in early-mid spring. Not because of flowers or anything... but because the air tends to cool to a temperature colder than the water. These steamy-foggy conditions can give your photos a haze like effect! But if you like flowers... I have spotted trillium near the river(creek?), arisaema jack's along the paths, some cool fungi. A number of bird types, including an osprey that was hunting. Herons. And plenty of geese (they are in both of my photos.... hard to get around 'em). Bad and good. They don't shut up and they are loud. But an angry one defending it's nest with a mother(she's very camo'd) in the background makes for a good shot! Stauffer's marsh is a good place to come and be near nature and have little company around you. Be nice to this place."

"A nice nature walk. It'd be nicer if you could fish in the big pond. The trails are short but well hewn and easy to walk on. Saw pretty flowers and butterflies."