TOP 30 Family hiking trails in Summersville, West Virginia

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The Tuscany Tree House is a unique lodging option located in Hico, West Virginia, United States. Anchored 20 feet up in the air, this beautiful wooden tree house can accommodate up to 4 adults with a private queen bedroom and queen sleeper sofa. The tree house features expansive windows, a full bathroom with hot shower, large screen TV, queen bed, all linens, and kitchenette facilities. Guests can relax in the private hot tub on the front deck area while taking in the views of the lush Appalachian forest. Situated only minutes north of the New River Gorge, the Tuscany Tree House offers easy access to nearby adventures and activities such as world-class white water rafting on the New River and Gauley River, zip lining at Tree Tops on the Gorge and Gravity, hiking, mountain biking, rappelling, rock climbing, motorcycle touring, fishing, and Summersville Lake. Additionally, guests are just a short drive away from the world-famous New River Gorge Bridge, an impressive structural marvel.

Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is located at 1194 Carnifex Ferry Crossing in Summersville, West Virginia, United States. This 156-acre park is set on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon and is an important Civil War battle site. It commemorates the 1861 Battle of Carnifex Ferry, a major Union victory that led to the Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia. The park is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail and offers visitors the opportunity to explore history through living history demonstrations, geocaching, and tours of the restored Patterson house and interpretive museum. Visitors can enjoy picnic facilities, playground equipment, game courts, and horseshoe pits at the park. Nearby campgrounds provide accommodations for those looking to stay overnight. Fishing opportunities can be found at Boley Lake in Babcock State Park, and the park is also close to recreational activities such as whitewater rafting, zip lining, and hiking in the New River Gorge area.