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Annual drive to Pipestem State Park and hike to Heritage Point.
From WVExp.com:
"Beginning near the upper tramway station at the Canyon Rim Center, this steep trail descends more than 500 feet to "Heritage Point," a rocky promintory overlooking the Bluestone River Gorge. Despite the effort, the hike to the point attracts thousands of hikers annually.
The trail itself is a little less than a mile long which means you're going almost straight down and straight up.
While this might not sound too arduous, I'm here to tell that due to the steep incline, you will know if you've been clogging those arteries. :)
Added later. Hike to Indian Branch Falls. I thought it would be easier. Hahahaha.
From WV Pipestem State Park Wiki :
"County Line Trail
Among the longer park trails, this woodland track ventures steep climbs in its course along Indian Branch to meet the Bluestone River Trail. The route is also a favorite bike and horseback trail, and explorers are rewarded with a visit to Indian Branch Falls, a 45-foot "jump" or "ledge" waterfall that drops freely into a sandstone cirque."
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