Mountain State Mysteries

West Virginia’s winding backroads and breathtaking overlooks offer more than stunning views. They’re home to a growing geocaching scene that draws visitors to places they may otherwise miss. Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt where people use GPS or smartphone apps to find hidden containers called caches.

Eastern Panhandle

Harpers Ferry

Visit the Appalachian Trail’s midpoint and retrace the steps of the John Brown Raid at Harpers Ferry.

Berkeley Springs

Take a bath in George Washington’s bathtub while learning about the geology of West Virginia’s cleanest water source.

Potomac Highlands

Seneca Rocks

Test your rock climbing and repelling skills with this ammo-can geocache that is actually at the top of Seneca Rocks.

Lion’s Head

One of the best hikes through Dolly Sods, this geocache is a must-do for anyone who loves hiking.

Mountain Lakes

Holly River State Park

For the adventurous treasure seekers, take the hike up Tater Knob to this terrain 4.5 geocache.

Long Point Trail at Summersville Lake

Check out West Virginia’s newest state park and hike out to Long Point at Summersville Lake while there.

New River-Greenbrier Valley

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Visit America’s newest national park and take a hike on Long Point Trail to a picture-perfect view of the New River Gorge Bridge.

Beartown State Park

Learn about Beartown’s unique geology in the rock maze of this awesome state park.

Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

WV’s Oldest Geocache

Take an ATV ride on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails to find the oldest geocache in West Virginia, placed on February 25, 2001.

Devil Anse Hatfield Grave

Retrace the history of the Hatfield-McCoy feud with caches at the family homesteads, gravesites and even the courthouse.

Metro Valley

Mothman in Point Pleasant

Retrace the lore of Mothman with this multi-stage geocache.

Charleston’s Mortar Man

A virtual geocache at a hidden Charleston landmark.

Mid-Ohio Valley

Spencer

Embark on an adventure straight out of a movie as you join Indiana Jones on the quest for the Holy Grail.

Blennerhassett Island

Enjoy a five-stop tour on the island to find this bonus geocache.

Northern Panhandle

World’s Largest Teapot

Punch in the coordinates for tea for 2,000 and check out this iconic roadside attraction.

Wheeling-Ohio County Airport Museum

Have you ever flown to a geocache? In Wheeling, you can!

Mountaineer Country

Camp Muffly

This site is home to Cache Odyssey West Virginia, a 50-cache series highlighting accessibility.

Coopers Rock

Showcasing the wild and wonderful spirit of the Mountain State, a hike out to Raven’s Rock is made even better with geocaching.