Hardy district, West Virginia, United States

Places to visit near Moorefield

Moorefield is a town in Hardy district, West Virginia, United States, home to about 2,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 churches. The must-see places are South Branch Mountain (12 km), Patterson Creek Mountain (13 km) and South Branch Wildlife Management Area (16 km).

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Moorefield, West Virginia
Moorefield, Hardy district, West Virginia, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moorefield at a glance

Location
Hardy district, West Virginia, United States
Population
about 2,482
Coordinates
39.0623° N, 78.9695° W
Places within 50 km
99 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moorefield

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moorefield: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moorefield

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is Sugarloaf Knob (7 km); the best-known is South Branch Mountain (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moorefield

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is South Branch Wildlife Management Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Moorefield

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is Patterson Creek # 2 Dam (15 km); the best-known is Trout Pond (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Moorefield

16 churches within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is Old Pine Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Moorefield

6 caves within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is Cave Mountain Ranch (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Moorefield

3 parks within 100 km of Moorefield. The closest is Trout Pond Recreation Area (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Moorefield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moorefield
  2. 22 km Lost River State Park · nature spot, Hardy
  3. 22 km South Branch Mountain · viewpoint, Hardy
  4. 14 km South Branch Wildlife Management Area · nature spot, Hardy
  5. 4 km High Knob · viewpoint, Garrett
  6. 16 km Patterson Creek Mountain · viewpoint, Hardy
  7. 13 km Back to Moorefield

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How to reach Moorefield

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moorefield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints67126Sugarloaf Knob (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens834South Branch Wildlife Management Area (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1728Patterson Creek # 2 Dam (15 km)
    Churches316Old Pine Church (22 km)
    Caves26Cave Mountain Ranch (19 km)
    Other attractions13Reed Farm Spring (27 km)
    Parks13Trout Pond Recreation Area (30 km)
    Forts & heritage03Ashby's Hill (69 km)
    Treks02Blackwater Canyon Trail (65 km)
    Museums01The Irvin Allen/Michael Cresap Museum (77 km)
    Temples01B'er Chayim Temple (85 km)

    Moorefield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moorefield?

    South Branch Mountain (viewpoint, about 12 km), Patterson Creek Mountain (viewpoint, about 13 km), South Branch Wildlife Management Area (nature spot, about 16 km), High Knob (viewpoint, about 20 km), Lost River State Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Old Pine Church (church, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moorefield?

    99 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Moorefield?

    Sugarloaf Knob, about 7 km by road; Powder Spring Knob (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Moorefield?

    South Branch Wildlife Management Area, about 16 km by road; Lost River State Park (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Moorefield?

    Patterson Creek # 2 Dam, about 15 km by road; South Fork Structure One Dam (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moorefield?

    Start in Moorefield, visit Lost River State Park, then South Branch Mountain, then South Branch Wildlife Management Area, then High Knob, then Patterson Creek Mountain, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moorefield?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moorefield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moorefield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moorefield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.