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Lost River certainly is a perfect choice if you like hiking and enjoy nature.  Several miles of hiking trails lead to hours of exercise and an unparalleled opportunity for nature study given the abundance of flora and fauna found in the park.   One rewarding trail leads to Cranny Crow overlook with its commanding views of the park from 3,200 feet.

To assist you with your discovery of the natural wonders of the park is a seasonal summer naturalist.  This person also organizes such popular activities as hikes, stream searches, films, slide shows, cookouts, campfires and family fun athletic competitions.   The naturalist activities are available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Horseback riding at Lost River State Park, West VirginiaHorseback riding on beautiful wooded trails with friendly and experienced guides from Hidden Trails Stables. Scenic overlooks with panoramic views, calm gentle horses. Resonable rates:
1/2 hour = $14.00
1 hour = $20.00
2 hours = $34.00
For reservations or information contact Judy Mathias or Angie Mathias, 304-897-5621

swimming pool at lost river state park Other facilites:
The park pool
tennis courts
volleyball court
archery range
badminton
horseshoes
Horse Stables


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Equipment rental available at a nominal fee.

Our Activities Building is open daily and houses game tables, shuffleboard courts and video games.

Recreation and Points of Interest close by:

  • Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
  • Seneca Rocks
  • Spruce Knob
  • Smoke Hole and Wolf Gap Recreation Area
  • Nathaniel Mountain
  • Short Mountain Public Hunting and Fishing Area
  • Cacapon Resort State Park
  • Berkeley Springs State Park

    Lost River State Park
    321 Park Drive
    Mathias, WV 26812
    (304) 897-5372
    1-800-CALL WVA
    E-mail: lostriver@wvdnr.gov

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