• river flowing through forest

    Bluestone

    National Scenic River West Virginia

Safety

Ranger guided hike along the Bluestone River

Ranger-led hike along the Bluestone River

Taking time to plan and prepare for your visit to Bluestone National Scenic River will better ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time. Look over the following items to better understand some of the possible hazards and safety issues you may encounter.


Water Safety

Biking Safety

Hiking Safety

Poisonous Snakes

Spiders and Insects

Poison Ivy

Heat Related Illness

Hypothermia

Lightning

Did You Know?

10 point white-tailed buck

The lower Bluestone River is also a part of the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area managed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources for public hunting and fishing. Wild turkey and white-tailed deer are the prime game species.