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You’re also welcome to spend the night. Park your ride
at Four Wheeler Heaven, a lodge in Bramwell with im-
mediate Hatfield-McCoy access. Other choices include:
Busted ATV Resort, Pocahontas ATV Resort, and far-
ther out, Matoaka Mountain ATV Resort, Buffalo Trail
Cabins and more.
Want something extra special? Relax at historic Blue-
field Inn, a southern estate with gardens and lavish
rooms. Previous guests have included Nobel Prize win-
ner John Nash Jr. (who inspired A Beautiful Mind ) and
President Woodrow Wilson.
sandstone formation 3,100 feet above sea level, is a re-
gional highlight. It also has more than 7 miles of trails
with a lake, streams, and a lofty overlook from the pin-
nacle itself.
For enchanting forest walks try Brush Creek Preserve
and Falls. A simple path takes you to a gorgeous wa-
terfall— the largest of its kind in southern West Virginia.
If you want to bike, head to Camp Creek State Park and
Forest. It has many cascades and more than 33 miles
of trails, 27 of which are for riders.
Hiking and biking
Mountains aren’t just for off-road vehicles. Mercer
County’s parks and forests have stunning trails for walk-
ers and mountain bikers, too. Lotito City Park may be in the heart of Bluefield, but its
wooded surroundings suggest otherwise. There are 7
trails for walkers and bikers, plus baseball fields, picnic
shelters and more. It’s also home of the Crying Wolf
Challenge mountain bike race.
Pinnacle Rock State Park’s geological curiosity— a Welcome to Mercer County.
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