Hiking | WV Botanical Garden | Reservoir Loop Trail

WV Botanical Garden Reservoir Loop Trail
Distance: 0.72 miles
Difficulty: Easy

Went on a Fathers day hike with Grandad and Nana. We did the loop plus the boardwalk and some of the wetland trail. So probably about 1 mile. Very pleasant hike with a lot of options for Jude to entertain himself. One great thing about this hike is the location of multiple benches but also signs for learning about the area along the trails. Very pleasant. We went when the gate as opened (check the website for times) so I drove to the bottom and parked. This was key with two little kids. Jude however walked back up to Grandad's car with him which is a very steep hike. Jett again was int he front pack carrier and again fell asleep!

Hiking | Coopers Rock | Virgin Hemlock Trail

State Park Website Description 

Virgin Hemlock Trail
Length: 1.2 miles. Walking time: 1 hour
Blaze: none     
Difficulty: Easy
1.2 miles Visit a large hemlock grove which is over 300 years old at the end of this trail which starts at WV Rt. 73.

The out and back on this trail was about 2.5 miles. Jude walked the whole way and enjoyed it. His favorite moment was placing a rock on top of one of the rock sculptures along the trail. Jett was in the front pack carrier and fell asleep. We went with Beth. Overall a good trail that we have done multiple times. Very easy and pleasant. Followed the hike up with a lunch at Archies Lakehouse where we sat on the deck and watched boats.