West Virginia National Bear Park

4.8/5
(122) · State park in Marlinton, United States
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The park consists of 10,100 acres filled with a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, swimming, horseback riding, fishing and boating. …

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4.8/5 · 122 reviews
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Oct 19, 2024
Cool place but needs a little upkeep. Some rotting wood here and there. Some boards broken thru. This could be potentially very dangerous for people who visit. This was our 2nd visit, once about …Full review by klay36
Oct 13, 2024
An amazing park -- it wasn't on our radar but now it is and it's our favorite park! Lots of up and down stairs on the well-designed boardwalk, but not too difficult and worth every step. Hard to de…Full review by Paradise789570
Sep 29, 2024
One of the coolest unassuming state parks we have been to. We read the kiosk and are grateful the land is being shared with the public. It was free and there was an opportunity to donate and we were…Full review by AmyGRochesterMN

Questions & answers

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Hi. Is this a loop trail and about how long is it? Is it appropriate for seniors who are in average shape? Thanks. Jennifer
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It is a loop trail. It may possibly take 40 to 50 minutes if you pause for pictures. There are many steps. Several benches along the trail. There is also an accessible shorter trail, …
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It is a loop trail. It may possibly take 40 to 50 minutes if you pause for pictures. There are many steps. Several benches along the trail. There is also an accessible shorter trail, with a sign at the parking lot.
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I see a lot of viewing platforms. Are you able to walk on the actual ground at all? Or is it all deck?
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Rather than a viewing deck, most of the "trail" is a boardwalk through the rock formations. There are a few areas where you can walk on the ground, and the entrance road is walkable.
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Answer by Edge W · Mar 28, 2018
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Hey, anyone know how long this hike is exactly from the visitor center to the boardwalk loop and back to the visitor center?
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20 to 30 minutes
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Answer by Allie G · Jul 7, 2016
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