Welcome to West Virginia, where even our biggest cities hide beautiful nature scenes. For example, tucked away in Morgantown, West Virginia, is an urban park with a remarkable hidden treasure: its very own cascading waterfall.
White Park, a 170-acre nature haven in the middle of the city, is home to scenic Cobun Creek Reservoir. At the bottom of the reservoir, Cobun Creek tumbles out of the lake in a picturesque, cascading waterfall, forming an amazing piece of natural beauty hidden in the middle of a bustling city.
Jessica Batten / Google Maps
White Park, managed by the Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation with the help of volunteers, offers many opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. On the grounds you’ll find several athletic fields and courts, a shelter and other picnic areas, a playground, and restrooms.
Kathleen Messenger / GoogleMaps The park also features the Morgantown Ice Arena, where the community and the public can ice skate in the winter and play basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse in the warmer months.
The surrounding wooded areas of the park are crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails perfect for strolling, hiking, or mountain biking.
Dave Schneider / AllTrails
For those craving relaxation and a nature solace, meander along the many side trails and enjoy shaded woodland scenery and views of the reservoir.
Justin Morell / AllTrails
You’ll likely catch glimpses of a thriving wildlife population both in the woods and on the water.
Lara Sieck / AllTrails
Make your way - carefully - down the slope to the base of the waterfall and enjoy the restful sight and sound of the water.
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This hidden gem of a park is not so secret anymore, so if you’re seeking solitude, plan your visit during less busy times of the week. Alternately, if you’re seeking a good workout, loop through all the miles of park trails, following the blue diamond blazes.
Cindy Barnes / AllTrails The park trails even connect to the longer Caperton Trail and Mon River Trail networks that run through Morgantown and beyond.
Slip over to White Park in Morgantown and escape into nature – waterfall, wildlife, and more! – without even leaving the urban city limits. And of course, since this is Almost Heaven, West Virginia we’re talking about, White Park isn’t the only city park hiding an urban waterfall.
Jessica Batten / Google Maps
Kathleen Messenger / GoogleMaps
The park also features the Morgantown Ice Arena, where the community and the public can ice skate in the winter and play basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse in the warmer months.
Dave Schneider / AllTrails
Justin Morell / AllTrails
Lara Sieck / AllTrails
Kati P / AllTrails
Cindy Barnes / AllTrails
The park trails even connect to the longer Caperton Trail and Mon River Trail networks that run through Morgantown and beyond.
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