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Leave behind your everyday worries and escape to Berkeley County , WV , where small town meets big adventure . Berkeley County offers the ultimate outdoor experience , from our rugged hiking paths to scenic nature paths , public parks , fishing streams , and nature preserves .
Lose yourself in the area ’ s lush scenery along the numerous hiking , walking and biking trails , from delicate West Virginia wildflowers to awe-inspiring waterfalls and incredible rock formations . Whether you want your outdoor adventure to span days or hours , you ’ ll never grow bored of the area ’ s extensive nature trails , catering to everyone from amateurs to hiking experts .
Adventurers can explore the 23,000-acre Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area that contains extensive hiking , camping , fishing and boating opportunities . The Route 9 walking and biking trail stretches between Martinsburg and the Charles Town / Ranson area , and offers users wide-open views and diverse terrain , from flat land to sloping hills .
Don ’ t forget to pack your lure and fishing rod alongside your hiking boots and bike helmet . Sleepy Creek Lake , a 205-acre impoundment , provides trophy bass , crappie and northern pike , and it allows night fishing with permission . You can also fish from any of the public access streams flowing throughout the county .
If observing nature is more your style , Berkeley County has two nature preserves that house a wide variety of birds and plants . Stauffer ’ s Marsh Nature Preserve in Back Creek Valley , and the Yankauer Nature Preserve each offer easy walking trails , and allow visitors to observe the different plant and tree species that inhabit the reserves .
Change your view from the office window to the beautiful scenery of Berkeley County , WV . Plan your custom vacation and outdoor adventures through the Martinsburg- Berkeley County CVB ’ s website , www . travelwv . com or the CVB ’ s free app , “ Visit Martinsburg , WV .” The Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB can be reached at 304-264- 8801 .