Kanawha State Forest
7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
9,300 acres · 25 miles of trails
Kanawha State Forest south of Charleston spans trails with shade, water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed hikes. Cover 25+ miles of paths. Bring bug spray for wooded areas.
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- Park
- Kanawha State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.2811, -81.6928
- Size
- 9,300 acres
- Trail miles
- 25
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 9,300 acres of room
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Dog policy
9,300-acre forest just south of Charleston with 25+ miles of leash-required trails for hiking and mountain biking.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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