Core Arboretum — Attraction in Morgantown

WOW!! So glad to have stopped here while passing through Morgantown. I wanted to find a good place to get some hiking done and I’m really glad I stopped here.

Paths are well marked and maintained with little to no litter left behind. Around the cliffs there are areas where one can go off the path and climb, nearer to rocks, but I highly recommend only hikers in good health with a climbing aid (walking staff, hiking poles) attempt this. There are many signs imploring hikers to stay on the marked paths.

I would love to bring a bike and go on the bicycling paths. There are separate paths for cycling and hiking which I appreciate for safety. I enjoyed the couple of hours I spent here and hope to be able to come back!!

Thank you to the university for keeping such a beautiful place open and free for people like me, just passing through and needing to stretch my legs and have...

This little hidden gem will get anyone interesting in taking a walk in the woods. Multiple different trails to transport you into a forest in the middle of the city... Each trail has it own difficulty level. I would be prepared for mud, tree root, and hills on most of them. A good shoe is a must and don't forget the bug spray. There is so much to take in... the beauty of the trees, the peacefulness or the scenery, and the wildlife that comes out of no where. The trails are well marked and a few places to sit and relax along the way. There is an amphitheater that holds different types of shows, sitting there on the hill. Access to the walking trails is just off the road and it's easy in and easy...

Springtime is a wonderful time to explore the trails at the Core Arboretum in Morgantown, WV.

Each Sunday in the month of April, the Arboretum conducts free guided spring flower walks. Since we are new to the area, we booked a walk on their website for Easter Sunday afternoon to check out what was blooming at the Arboretum.

We were fortunate to have Zach Fowler, the Arboretum’s Director, as our guide. Learning about the medicinal and culinary uses of the wildflowers was quite fascinating. I’d have to say the highlight of the walk was the Virginia Bluebells that carpeted the the ground along Sheldon Trail.

Morgantown is fortunate to have such a dedicated space for the public to explore nature any day...