Big Ridge
Big Ridge is a scenic viewpoint in Hardy, West Virginia. Big Ridge is situated nearby to the nature reserve Lost River State Park, as well as near the hamlet Lost City.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lost River State Park.
Lost River State Park
Nature reserve
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Lost River State Park is a state park located in Hardy County, West Virginia near the community of Mathias. The park encompasses 3,712 acres managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Lost River State Park is situated 1½ miles southwest of Big Ridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lost City and Mathias.
Lost City
Hamlet
Lost City is an unincorporated community in eastern Hardy County, West Virginia, United States, on the Lost River. Lost City is centered at the intersection of West Virginia routes 59 and 259. Lost City is situated 2½ miles east of Big Ridge.
Mathias
Hamlet
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Mathias is an unincorporated community along the Lost River in Hardy County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Mathias lies off West Virginia Route 259. Mathias is situated 4 miles south of Big Ridge.
Basore
Hamlet
Basore is an unincorporated community on Upper Cove Run in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States. Basore lies to the east of Mathias at the eastern approach of a gap in Cove Mountain. Basore is situated 6 miles southeast of Big Ridge.
Big Ridge
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Hardy, West Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.93545° or 38° 56′ 8″ northLongitude
-78.87753° or 78° 52′ 39″ westOpen location code
87C3W4PC+5XOpenStreetMap ID
node 5264675887OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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