Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 68

Martinsburg-Berkeley County , WV
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 the 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 .
Adventures 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 beside 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 wide variety of bird and plants . Stauffer ’ s Marsh Nature Preserve , in Back Creek Valley , and the Yankauer Nature Preserve each offer easy walking
trails to allow visitors to observe the different plant species and trees 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 .
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