Davis, WV

Perched at over 3,500 feet along the Blackwater River, Davis holds the title of West Virginia’s highest-elevation town. It sits right on the doorstep of Blackwater Falls State Park and the Monongahela National Forest, giving the area a crisp mountain climate and stunning scenery year-round. Over the years, this historic timber outpost has transformed into a charming mountain haven packed with friendly coffee shops, local craft breweries, and a tight-knit community feel.

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Life here revolves around the outdoors. In the winter, locals head down the road to the beloved White Grass Ski Touring Center for miles of cross-country trails and warm cafe meals. Come summer, the surrounding ridges turn into a premier mountain-biking destination, with rugged backcountry routes like Moon Rocks and Plantation Trail drawing riders from all over. Davis offers an easygoing pace where world-class trails and wilderness are essentially right in your backyard.