The Kanawha State Forest Foundation
2012 Events at the Kanawha State Forest
January 1, 2012
First Day Hike
Started by the National Association of State Park Directors, first day hikes are led hikes designed to encourage visitors to enjoy state parks year round and to promote good health and exercise by working off those calories gained during the holidays. Kanawha State Forest (304) 558-3500.
January 7, 2012
Frozen Sasquatch 25K and 50K Run
Swimming Pool Building. Starts at 8:00am with an 8 hour time limit. West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners: Mike Dolin (304) 415-4104.
January 7, 2012
Frozen Search and Rescue 5K
Pool Parking Lot. Starts at 8:00am. West Virginia K-9 Search and Rescue (304) 558-3500
January 21, 2012
Winter Walk
Swimming Pool Building. Starts at 2pm. Come explore the forest. This interpretive hike will be enlightening and educational concerning the forest activity during the winter months. Kanawha State Forest Foundation, Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
April 14, 2012
Osbra Eye Memorial Walk
Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the pool area. Choose from a variety of led wildflower walks on trails throughout the forest. Kanawha State Forest Foundation, Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
May 5, 2012
Irish Road Bowling
Registration starts near restroom across from Rattlesnake Hollow at 12:30pm. Event Starts at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome to participate or be a spectator. West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Association: Stephen Wallington (304) 638-3224
May 19, 2012
Cystic Fibrosis Walk
Shelter #8. There is a registration fee for this event. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Will Bobinger at (304) 357-1763 or Linda Bobinger at (304) 610-2559.
May 19, 2010
Dirty Dawg 15K Trail Run
Shelter #6. There is a Registration Fee for this event. West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners: Daniel Todd (304) 741-3531
June 17, 2010
West Virginia Celebration
3:00 p.m. concert at the Swimming Pool Area
Come celebrate West Virginia’s Birthday with us and enjoy the concert by the Kanawha Valley Community Band. Kanawha State Forest Foundation, Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
August (Date TBA)
Black Bear 40K Mountain Bike Race
Shelters #8 and #9. This race is open to all levels of Mountain Bike Riders, from beginners to expert. The route will take you through some of the most challenging terrain in the Kanawha Valley. Come experience the ultimate in Mountain Bike Races. Tear Jerkers Inc. Paul Broughton (304) 951-1550
September 8, 2012
Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walk
Registration 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at pool area. The registration fee is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 16. Walks will be from 9:00 a.m. for approximately 2 hours. Guided wildflower walks on various trails throughout the forest. Specific hikes include: fall wildflowers, fungi, pond/aquatic life, birds, trees and nature photography. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about nature. Kanawha State Forest Foundation, Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
October 20, 2010
Fall Festival
A Celebration of Fall. Kanawha State Forest (304) 558-3500.