A walking and jogging path with views of the city reservoir and a retired C&O caboose: Hurricane City Park combines outdoor exercise with a piece of local railroad history.
Trails and Walking Paths
Meeks Mountain Trails are suitable for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Their main trailhead system is located near the back of Hurricane City Park. Valley Park in Hurricane has two walking paths. The main path goes all the way around the park and is suitable for leisurely walks or a short run. The Fairy Trail winds through the pine grove and offers a wider range of difficulty levels.
For choosing an activity, this means that Valley Park focuses on walks and short runs, while Meeks Mountain Trails also include mountain biking. The “Almost Heaven Swing” at Valley Park offers views of one of the park’s ponds.
Hurricane City Park: Water and Railroad History
An accessible fishing pier is located at Hurricane Reservoir beside Hurricane City Park. The park’s walking and jogging path offers views of the city reservoir. This provides two distinct options: fishing from the pier and exercise with views of the water.
The park’s caboose is a retired C&O railroad car containing railroad memorabilia and artifacts about the city’s railroad history. Hurricane Skatepark opened in 2023 directly at the main entrance to Hurricane City Park.
Sports and Seasonal Attractions
The Putnam County Bank Sports Complex at Hurricane Bridge Park has four fields suitable for baseball tournaments. The complex also includes a press box, a concession stand, and restrooms. For visitors interested in baseball tournaments, the fields are the main attraction; the other facilities complement the sports complex.
Waves of Fun at Valley Park is one of only two wave pools in West Virginia. It operates seasonally, and its schedule may vary from year to year. If you are planning a visit, check the dates for the relevant season.
Local History and Art
Hurricane Bridge developed into a busy stagecoach stop and a major center for livestock trading. The name Hurricane was associated with a natural phenomenon, after which the place was called “the place of the hurricane.” Those interested in local history will find two distinct perspectives here: the stagecoach stop and livestock trading show Hurricane Bridge as a place of transportation and commerce; the explanation of the name Hurricane concerns the naming of the place itself.
The “Blind Wizard Mural” is located on Main Street in Hurricane. If you are specifically looking for the mural, check its location again in advance.
For the broader travel overview: Putnam County.
