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Find Completely Unexpected Adventure in the Heart of WV’s Metro Valley

Explore miles of rolling trails where you won’t believe you’re just a stone’s throw from welcoming small towns. Or enjoy a sunset paddle along the calm waters of the Kanawha River in Winfield. With comfortable, clean accommodations and Appalachian flavors served with a warm welcome, make Putnam County your next destination for a completely unexpected outdoor adventure.

Deeply Wooded Trails, Minutes From Everything

Valley Park

Valley Park

Located in the heart of Teays Valley, Valley Park is home to Waves of Fun waterpark, ... read more

Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park

Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park

Red House, WV This 25-acre nature preserve with a one mile loop trail is a great ... read more

Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Located along the hiking trails at Valley Park, the Bear Wood Fairy Door trail is an ... read more

Meeks Mountain Trails

Meeks Mountain Trails

Explore a newly developed trail system great for hiking, trail running, and mountain ... read more

Meeks Mountain Trails

Meeks Mountain Trails

Explore a newly developed trail system great for hiking, trail running, and mountain ... read more

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

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Eleanor Park & Fairgrounds

Eleanor Park & Fairgrounds

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Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Located along the hiking trails at Valley Park, the Bear Wood Fairy Door trail is an ... read more

Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park

Esther and Norman Walter Memorial Nature Park

Red House, WV This 25-acre nature preserve with a one mile loop trail is a great ... read more

Mary Ingles Trail

Mary Ingles Trail

Mary Ingles Trail is a 11.3 mile lightly trafficked out-and-back trail located near ... read more

Valley Park

Valley Park

Located in the heart of Teays Valley, Valley Park is home to Waves of Fun waterpark, ... read more

Parks

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

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Winfield Town Park

Winfield Town Park

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Ridenour Lake

Ridenour Lake

Located just outside of Putnam County in the historic city of Nitro, Ridenour Lake ... read more

Meeks Mountain Trails

Meeks Mountain Trails

Explore a newly developed trail system great for hiking, trail running, and mountain ... read more

Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Bear Wood Fairy Door Trail

Located along the hiking trails at Valley Park, the Bear Wood Fairy Door trail is an ... read more

Teays Valley Acres

Teays Valley Acres

Teays Valley Acres currently have walking/riding trails, a picnic shelter which will ... read more

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

Amherst-Plymouth Wildlife Management Area

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Eleanor Park & Fairgrounds

Eleanor Park & Fairgrounds

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Hurricane Resevoir

Hurricane Resevoir

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Valley Park Sports Complex

Valley Park Sports Complex

Valley Park sports facilities feature a baseball/softball triplex, turf soccer ... read more

Hurricane Bridge Park

Hurricane Bridge Park

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Ridenour Lake

Ridenour Lake

Located just outside of Putnam County in the historic city of Nitro, Ridenour Lake ... read more

Winfield Town Park

Winfield Town Park

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Meeks Mountain Trails

Meeks Mountain Trails

Explore a newly developed trail system great for hiking, trail running, and mountain ... read more

Watersports

Winfield Boat Ramp

Winfield Boat Ramp

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Paddle A Wave

Paddle A Wave

Offering paddleboat rentals at Ridenour Lake in Nitro, WV in 30-minute increments. read more

Raymond City Boat Ramp

Raymond City Boat Ramp

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Buffalo Boat Ramp

Buffalo Boat Ramp

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Buffalo Boat Ramp

Buffalo Boat Ramp

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Fox Trot Fishing Lake

Fox Trot Fishing Lake

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Hurricane Resevoir

Hurricane Resevoir

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Sprayground at Hurricane City Park

Sprayground at Hurricane City Park

Named Top 50 U.S. Playgrounds by Early Childhood Education Zone. Sprayground is ... read more

Waves of Fun

Waves of Fun

Featuring a 500,000 gallon wave pool with up to 3-foot waves, water tubes, and ... read more

Valley Park

Valley Park

Located in the heart of Teays Valley, Valley Park is home to Waves of Fun waterpark, ... read more

Paddle A Wave

Paddle A Wave

Offering paddleboat rentals at Ridenour Lake in Nitro, WV in 30-minute increments. read more

Eleanor Pool

Eleanor Pool

The Eleanor Pool is located in the Eleanor Park before the fairgrounds and features ... read more

Off The Hook Fishing Lake

Off The Hook Fishing Lake

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Ridenour Lake

Ridenour Lake

Located just outside of Putnam County in the historic city of Nitro, Ridenour Lake ... read more

Winfield Boat Ramp

Winfield Boat Ramp

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Appalachian Boarding Company

Appalachian Boarding Company

This truly unique company offers stand up paddleboard (SUP) rental with delivery to ... read more

Raymond City Boat Ramp

Raymond City Boat Ramp

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Find Fun For Your Next Adventure!

Area Lodging

Sleep Inn & MainStay Suites-Teays Valley, WV

Sleep Inn & MainStay Suites-Teays Valley, WV

Choose Sleep Inn for your short term stay in Putnam County. MainStay Suites is ... read more

Hampton Inn-Teays Valley/Winfield

Hampton Inn-Teays Valley/Winfield

Convenient location, walking distance to restaurants, outdoor pool, free hot ... read more

Holiday Inn Express-Winfield/Teays Valley

Holiday Inn Express-Winfield/Teays Valley

With an indoor pool, free hot breakfast, elegant decor, and the perfect location for ... read more

Red Roof Inn-Winfield/Teays Valley

Red Roof Inn-Winfield/Teays Valley

Newly remodeled, comfortable beds, modern decor, pet friendly, affordable, and ... read more