West Virginia's Pocahontas County is a vast outdoor playground for nature lovers.

Making it an incredible place for bird-watching. Hundreds of resident and migratory bird species spend all or part of the year here, and our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorite birding areas in Pocahontas County.

• Watoga State Park - 4800 Watoga Park Rd, Marlinton, WV 24954
  In addition to being West Virginia's largest state park, 10,000-acre Watoga State Park offers some of the best bird-watching opportunities in the state. Roughly 40 miles of hiking trails crisscross the park, leading hikers and bird watchers through a varied mountain landscape that hosts a diverse assortment of bird species. Keep an eye out for any of the 35 species of warblers known to frequent West Virginia. The centerpiece of Watoga State Park is Watoga Lake, and the 1.5-mile Lake Trail that encircles it offers glimpses at a wide range of waterfowl. Camping is also available, making it a perfect spot for a nature getaway near Marlinton homes for sale. 
  
  
• Gaudineer Scenic Area - Durbin, WV 26264
  Located near the summit of Guardineer Knob, Gaudineer Scenic Area straddles the line between Pocahontas and Randolph counties within Monongahela National Forest. Several hiking trails intersect in this area, including a segment of the 330-mile Allegheny Trail. Bird watchers can spot an incredible variety of bird species among the area's old-growth red spruce forests, where many of the trees are estimated to be over 300 years old. Four species of brown-backed thrushes—hermit, Swainson's, wood thrush, and veery—can be seen here, along with magnolia, black-throated blue, blackburnian, and chestnut-sided warblers.
  
  
• Falls of Hills Creek - Hill Creek Falls Rd, Hillsboro, WV 24946
  There are many reasons to swing by Falls of Hills Creek on your way through Pocahontas County after looking at Hillsboro homes for sale. This series of cascades includes three falls that tumble 20 feet, 45 feet, and 65 feet through a rugged gorge surrounded by picturesque woodlands, and over 40 species of spring wildflowers have been identified here. Of course, birding enthusiasts can also spot a wide range of species, though it's best to arrive at dawn before the falls-viewing crowds arrive. Watch for rose-breasted grosbeak, blue-headed Vireo, and both Acadian and least flycatchers.
  
  
• Cranberry Glades Botanical Area - Hillsboro, WV 24946
  The landscape of Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is unique in West Virginia, representing an acidic bog wetland more typically found in Canada and New England. As a result, it offers a unique and diverse assortment of birds, including some seldom seen elsewhere in the state. Potential sightings include ruffed grouse, blue-headed vireo, winter wren, veery, northern waterthrush, American redstart, Canada warbler, dark-eyed junco, red crossbill, and purple finch. The 750-acre site is accessible via boardwalks, with trails extending outward into the Monongahela National Forest. 
  
  
• Greenbrier River Trail - Cass, WV 24927
  Following 78 miles of former railroad bed alongside the banks of its namesake river, the Greenbriar River Trail is one of West Virginia's premier multi-use trails near Cass homes for sale. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all good ways to explore the trail, and a wide range of bird species may be seen along its length. Look for raptors hunting above the river, including bald eagles, as well as various ducks along the banks and several species of thrushes and warblers in the surrounding trees. 

Contact us today to learn more about life in West Virginia! Our real estate agents are dedicated to helping you find your dream home in the Pocahontas County area.