Kanawha State Forest - Hiking
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Davis Creek on the Teaberry Trail.
David Bennett
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Summary
The Kanawha State Forest, one of Charleston’s largest parks just miles from the center of the city, has more than 25 miles of hiking trails through scenic wooded areas.
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Distance
25.0 miles
Some trails are shorter, but most are between 1-2 miles.
Destination Distance From Downtown
5.1 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
Most trails are easy to moderate hiking and also easy-to-navigate, though there are some trails that skirt along ridge lines, making them a bit more steep.
Time To Complete
1 hours
You can hike most trails in this park in a little more than an hour.
Seasonality
All Seasons
The forest is open year-round, but there can be snowy conditions in the winter. Spring and fall have the best weather.
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