Almost Heaven Tours offers an outdoor experience that moves beyond typical sightseeing and invites you to engage directly with West Virginia’s rugged beauty. Located just outside Morgantown, these tours mix hiking, kayaking, and ziplining in ways that test your focus and reward your spirit.

The hiking routes span approximately 4 to 7 miles, depending on your chosen trail, with elevation gains ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet. The terrain shifts from well-packed forest floors to patches of rocky outcrop, where every step requires attention but also delivers sweeping views over the Cheat River valley. Trees line the paths, their branches like hands guiding you forward, whispering encouragement on steamy summer mornings or crunching sharply underfoot during crisp fall days.

The tours also feature kayaking trips where the Cheat River dares you to meet its currents — sections of calm water that soothe, punctuated by stretches that push forward with undeniable force. Ziplining over the forest canopy adds a faster pulse, a chance to see the landscape from a perspective that’s equal parts thrilling and grounding.

Approach the day prepared: solid footwear with good tread is a must to handle shifting trail conditions. Carry at least two liters of water, especially in warmer months, as the humidity often presses down on hikers. Start your day early; the morning light brings not only cooler temperatures but clearer views and better wildlife sightings. Cameras or phones with adequate battery life help capture moments like hawks circling overhead or sunrays breaking through the fog.

Almost Heaven Tours doesn’t just showcase natural beauty — it engages you in the environment as something fiercely itself. Respect it by packing out all trash and following Leave No Trace principles. Whether you’re a casual hiker or someone who thrives on physical challenge, these tours offer a scalable adventure that refreshes your understanding of outdoor exploration.

Prepare to listen to the forest’s language, to read the river’s challenges, and to meet West Virginia’s wild side on these guided outings. The balance of effort and reward, movement and pause, makes this a practical and memorable wilderness experience close to Morgantown’s comforts.