State Park · West Virginia, United States
North Bend State Park
North Bend State Park is a state park in West Virginia, United States, covering 2,492 acres (1,008 ha), established in 1951.
State Park · West Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ritchie 39°13′23″N 81°06′37″W / 39.22306°N 81.11028°W / 39.22306; -81.11028 ( North Bend State Park ) [ 156 ], West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 2,492 acres (1,008 ha) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Coordinates | 39.2208° N, 81.1097° W |
| Managed by | West Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About North Bend State Park
North Bend State Park sits on 2,459 acres (995 ha) along the North Fork of the Hughes River in Ritchie County near Harrisville, West Virginia. The park is named after the sharp bend in the river that the formed three sides of the original park boundary. The North Bend Rail Trail, a 72-mile (116 km) hiking and biking corridor, is also managed as a unit of the park. A new 305 acre (1.23 km2) lake was recently added to the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Harrisville, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Harrisville |
Famous trails
- North Bend Rail Trail — 72.0 miles (115.9 km)
Airports near this park
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- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · Pittsburgh, United States · 99.4 miles away
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 109.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
Where is North Bend State Park?
North Bend State Park is in West Virginia, United States (39.2208° N, 81.1097° W).
When was North Bend State Park established?
North Bend State Park was established in 1951, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is North Bend State Park?
North Bend State Park covers 2,492 acres (1,008 ha).
How do I get to North Bend State Park?
The nearest town is Harrisville, West Virginia. near Harrisville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_West_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of West Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Bend_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).