ADVENTURE

EXPERIENCE HEAVEN

If you're looking for adventure, Wirt County is the place for you. Hop on a side by side, kayak slow moving rivers, or hike in the hills and explore the beautiful nature full of exciting wildlife - wherever you go, you will find we have a lot of opportunities for your adventurous heart.

ROADS FULL OF SIGHTS

Looking for a scenic drive? Wirt County has over 400 miles of state maintained "back roads" ready for you to explore. Many are accessible by regular automobiles, but there are also many that are more challenging and will require a well-equipped 4x4 or atv to access. With so much to see, you won't be bored any time soon!

RIVERS OF EXCITEMENT

Wirt County is home to over 50 miles of rivers, and many many more miles of smaller streams. You can find at least 20 different game fish here - from crappie to muskie. The Hughes River has been recognized as a premier smallmouth bass fishery, and the Little Kanawha it is celebrated by the WV DNR as one of the state's premier multi-species warmwater angling rivers.

IMPRESSIVE NATURE

There's a reason West Virginia and especially Wirt County is referred to as "Almost Heaven". From serene river valleys to breathtaking ridge top views, If you are in search of scenic beauty - you can find it here.

DIVERSE WILDLIFE

Have you ever seen an eagle up close? Watched red-eared slider turtles sun bathe on a log? Photographed a blue heron fish for its lunch on the edge of a creek? You can find many different species of wildlife in Wirt County. For the avid hunter, Wirt County has nearly 18,000 acres of public hunting access. If you prefer to shoot with your camera, the opportunity for the perfect shot is around every corner.