Cranny Crow Overlook Hike - Lost River State Park - Primitive Cabin Stay

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Lost River State Park -West Virginia
The state park offers horseback riding in the mountains, cabins, 2 primitive tent sites and there are 4 Tenterr tent sites. No RV camping or other tent sites available.
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[@garrycollins3415]

Once again you have acted as my personal trip planner. Thank you.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are always welcome Gary. Man this place is special. Hardly anyone was around. I never saw a single person the whole 1st day I was there. That's crazy for all this park has to offer. ~RVA~

[@garrycollins3415]

@@RVAHikerGirl and it's closer to me than where I'm going this weekend, North Fork Mountain.

[@andrewwerner4220]

Wow great video! Very informative. Thanks!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by the channel Andrew. So happy to hear this info provided in this video was helpful to you. Happy Trails. ~RVA~

[@joycefranklin8981]

I have stayed at several cabins here over the last 20 plus years. It is just beautiful! Have hiked several trails and visited Cranny Crow many times. Loved the area, beautiful scenery and pleasant people.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@joycefranklin8981 I just recently rode horseback up to Cranny Crow. What a fun time. Sadly the recent fire burnt the top off the shelter so only the stone sides stand.

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Just seeing the beauty around you at those cabins deepens my desire for the simpler life around nature. Yes, modern amenities with the comfort and tranquility of nature included. Thank you for blessing us with these adventures, so appreciate you sharing them Jacqueline 🤠🙏🌲🍃

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Absolutely I couldn't agree more. Being surrounded by so much green beauty and nature is what fills my soul. Love that park, and I am glad it wasn't busy both times I was there. It made the experience even better. Thanks a bunch for watching as always. ~RVA~

[@wanderingoutyonder]

You had us at rocking chairs - those types of areas are hard to leave! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I guess on the right day, I might have wanted to sit still and relax at that cabin more, but with so much to see in the beautiful state of WV, its hard for me not to want to just go go go! ~RVA~

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Stunning views and perfect hiking weather and that home for the night looks real cool, shame you could not get to the top of the fire tower but the views were amazing with out it. Loved the inside of the cabin and real good to see you back to full fitness now and guess what, I had a scan last week and got told I have gallstones 😫. Nice way to travel by horse, never been on one but my brothers partner has two of them and spends a lot of time with them. I love the fact you can have a campfire on an evening, such a bonus, awesome place! Cheers Alan

[@RVAHikerGirl]

OMG Alan, get those gallstones taken care of. I still have to have more procedures done due to them. I have a stent inside another stint still in my common bile duct. They are going to try to remove both of them at the end of Sept. If they can't get the original one out (the one that broke in half and unraveled), I'll have to have a bypass. Fingers crossed. Thanks for checking out this video. Very much appreciated as always. ~RVA~

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@RVAHikerGirl - Fingers crossed everything goes well for you 🤞🍀

[@IvorsTravels]

Incredible it is certainly is although words seem inadequate to describe that overlook. The cabin looks in such a wonderful location. The inside is so much more than I expected. Thanks for the walk and stay.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are right! Cabin means so many different things these days. Rustic and primitive to hot tubs and chandeliers. I like the rustic variation myself better. Ha Ha! ~RVA~

[@unpavedexplorer338]

The views from the outlook were awesome. That 1st cabin is really cool. Always great to see deer on the trail. I will do a horseback ride when ever I can. The 2nd cabin was extremely nice. Very nice adventure.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey John! I had footage of more deer, a fawn, and a red deer, but the video was getting a tad too long for my liking so I didn't include it. I'm a huge animal lover and talk to them all. ~RVA~

[@tangenttrails]

Very nice! It’s tough to beat a rocking chair on a cabin porch for sure. Those cabins are nice.✌️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

My favorite way to wake up in the morning, sit a spell, and have some good coffee. Happy girl with the simple pleasures in life. ~RVA~

[@TravelOasis.]

Wow the view is Unforgettable seen 😍 Thanks so much for taking us with you in your journey.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Couldn't agree more! So happy you clicked on this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

[@ronniemeadows9101]

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. Thanks for another great video.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks a whole bunch Ronnie! This spot is so darn special. This view will forever be etched in my mind. So glad you enjoyed it. ~RVA~

[@WanderingSwitchback]

Sometimes, the best laid plans... But it's good to be flexible and willing to pivot. I'm glad you found a better way to enjoy the time you had left up there! I know I can't stay in the same place with absolutely nothing to do like that- I'd wanna hike!! But it sounds like there wasn't anywhere else to really hike from there. Looks like a beautiful park overall! I really want to get out there and hike, because it's just so different from here.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yep! I was criticized in another comment because I said there was nothing to do there. They are obviously not a regular viewer of mine. Of course, I could make a fire, widdle wood, sit in a rocking chair, meditate, forest bathe, or sleep in.... but that is not how I wanted to enjoy this particular location. Too much to see and do than stay in 1 place for too long. But if that's how someone else chooses to spend their time in nature, good for them. I chose to spend my time differently. Sorry, just had to get that out there. ~RVA~

[@MOJUSA]

Wonderful hiking experience with the beautiful weather thanks for sharing

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by the channel and checking out my latest video. Come back anytime to browse. I have 170 videos on the channel and add new ones every week. ~RVA~

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Amazing amazing video sharing as always dear friend 😊❤️ I love the quality of your videos 📸❤️ Really enjoyed watching Thanks for sharing Super big Big like thumbs up 👍👍👍 Luiz here again 🤗🎸🎸 Keep intouch 👍❤️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you so very much for your kind comment and for taking the time to watch. ~RVA~

[@luziiluizth.8742]

@@RVAHikerGirl My pleasure dear friend 😊 see you again take care

[@SheDevilAdventures]

Wow, that is a beautiful area! I love the seclusion of that first cabin. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! It's like a fairy tale walking through the woods there. Appreciate you stopping by. ~RVA~

[@ManRabbuka]

Woww.... What a great adventure.. it's really nice to get to know nature

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by the channel to check out this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

[@chrishenyan]

Great video. Funny at the 5:30 mark when you say you haven't seen a person all day and there's some dude creeping up behind you. Like a horror movie. Beautiful place!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That’s my hiking buddy I was out with. I meant besides us. But yes I see what you mean. 🤣 Very quiet and peaceful day on the trail.

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi and thanks, RVA for sharing. Indeed, it's such a beauty of the building and also the view from here...3:36 Cool, firepower..reminds me of I visited Clingmans Dome, the highest point of The Great Smokey Mountains. I was fortunate to see seven states: Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi. And there was a fire tower as well. Wwoooow...This cabin is like 5-star hotel, clean and simple, but everything that you need is here....7:15...😲😲indeed, double toilets in 1 bathroom I have never seen. Spectacular!!!...13:48 Ohhh...another 5-star hotel..cabin...14:37...I wonder who takes care of those cabins??? Do you pay for it? Addin g this to my bucket list. Just amazing...tranquility..... very informative in detail. Well done. Alan Metalman shouted out about you in his video this morning, and I dropped by. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🛶🛶

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yes, I paid for both cabins at this state park. Oh, I will have to go look at Alan's video. Double toilets is not for me, LOL! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ~RVA~

[@ms.kayak7seas]

@@RVAHikerGirl Thank you for responding to my silly inquiries. Yes, please check out Alan's (Metalman) latest video. He shouted out 3 women's channels in drop info in his description. Hopefully, Nicole(CA) recovered from her illness by now. I am glad to know those decent cabins exist in mountains. Look forward to the upcoming hike. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🛶🛶

[@patriotmom3701]

Gorgeous can’t wait to check this out!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That state park is like driving into a fairytale. As soon as you drive through the gates of the State Park in enter in it’s like you’re in a fairytale with all of the evergreen trees that you’re surrounded by. Great cabins there, and you can’t beat the hiking.

[@ervinslens]

What a freaking beautiful views, those cabins are fantastic. Outstanding video, 🔥🔥

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww, thank you. Appreciate your comment so much! ~RVA~

[@Ron_C]

That is an awesome place to stay!!! Too bad you can't get up the tower, I bet the views from the top are fantastic! In my mind, the word cabin automatically=primitive!..lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I think there are various kinds of cabins, especially these days. Some cabins are truly luxurious with hot tubs and chandeliers. (That's not my thing). But the 2 cabins in this video are different with amenities. Primitive to me is no water, no electricity in an off-grid location. The ones in the main part of the park had water, and power and were among the other cabins. The camp store, horse stables, playgrounds, and picnic areas were close by. Both are great to stay in though. Nice hearing from you Ron. ~RVA~

[@Ron_C]

@@RVAHikerGirl Wish me luck...gonna do the Va triple crown this weekend! Regarding the cabin.."in my mind".

[@JillianCampsArizona]

Gotta love those fire towers girl! Nicely done and beautiful views as usual! Great hiking!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks so much Jillian! Firetowers are one of my fav things to seek out whether open or not. Love the history and the views when you can go up in them. Appreciate you watching this one. ~RVA~

[@angelatroutman7128]

Looks beautiful! Lots of nature to enjoy and good for you for hiking to the fire tower!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

WV is just stunning in every direction you look. Love exploring the state. Thank you for stopping by the channel and watching. ~RVA~

[@BackpackingWithJason]

That overlook is awesome!! The cabin is so cool and what a beautiful spot it’s in too. It would be fun to go horseback riding up there. Really cool video and hiking trails 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey Hey Jason! My fav view in the state. I can only imagine how it will look in a few weeks when that Fall color hits right? ~RVA~

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great hike and beautiful views. Have a great day.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks 👍 Very much appreciated. So happy you were about to stop by and check this one out. ~RVA~

[@mindandrelaxation]

Well done my friend 👍 thank you for sharing.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww thanks. Its hard to make a bad view when the scenery is so beautiful. Love WV ~RVA~

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good morning RVA! ❤️ loved the intro! And we loved this video, popped it on this morning as as I was getting ready for work, Kat and I watched along with out porridge both wishing we could have been there with you! The trail looked beautiful, you have a great nose for an adventure 👣 👃 Loved the occasional views through the trees 🌳 ⛰️ The primitive cabin was so cool! Wow, absolutely fairy tale 🧚‍♀️ Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us, awesome as always 🤜🤛 We love the fire towers too, obviously important buildings but also super cool! 👌 Looks like you were in your element on this one, the stove was amazing and, reminded us of Little Red Riding Hood! Now shifty wolf looking mofos about? 🐺 Have a great end to the week and weekend, love and hugs, Ceri and Kat 💚 ☕️❤️👍🤗

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Good morning right back at ya! Had trouble uploading this video, so it was a little late coming out. It took almost 2 days to upload, and before that I had some storage issues trying to export it since it was such a big file. Behind the scenes of vlogging isn't always the most pleasant experience. But it finally is out and I can share this amazing place with everyone! Yes I can see how that antique stove would bring up memories of the big bad wolf and little red riding hood. I wish it was a bit cooler, I would have loved to made a fire in there. Not quite the season for that though. Come on Fall! ~RVA~

[@yasminshikingmission]

Hi 👋 I’ve come over from Alan metalman channel. Loved the hike, some stunning views and those cabins look great 😊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I love me some Alan Metalman! Thanks so much for coming on over to check out my channel. I really appreciate it. Come back any time. ~RVA~

[@PFAM5]

Epic Views. Epic Cabin. Sad you couldn’t go up the fire tower.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Unfortunately, these national treasures are falling into disrepair due to a lack of funding. I love fire towers and frequent them everywhere I go. Be on the lookout for a video soon of me camping in the only firetower east of the Mississippi that allows this. Spectacular time! Thanks for stopping by Jason! ~RVA~

[@appalachianadventures1982]

Thanks for sharing. I was looking for a video on this....planning to hike this soon. Beautiful views for sure!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are so welcome! Lost River is so beautiful. As soon as you drive into the park, you are like in another universe. Its so lush and green. The cabins are amazing and those views! Hope you have a great time there. ~RVA

[@appalachianadventures1982]

@@RVAHikerGirl I have relatives that live in that area and I have been to the park many times and even went horseback riding….just never hiked the trails. I am looking forward to that!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@appalachianadventures1982 I want to go back and do the horseback riding. We saw a lot of riders on the trail. Looks like so much fun.

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Haha, I thought you were going to stay a that first little shelter at the viewpoint! I already found it really very primitive! 🤣😂 Love your cabine, too bad you didn't stay. The only time I have seen a double toilet like that was in Iceland. But I didn't share, but we had a couple in our group and they did. They said it was fun talking while sitting there! 😂🤣 Horseback riding up there would be fun! Careful where you step! Lol That second cabine was really a luxury version of the first one! Have a great weekend! Kaat

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It was too hot to sleep outside for this one. Finally, the temps are starting to cool down with Fall approaching. I'll be back in the tent from here on out. Well except for camping in the fire tower. I've been waiting for 3 years to camp there and its a 1 year waiting list. That video should be coming up soon. ~RVA~

[@StepsbyKaatje]

@@RVAHikerGirl That sounds like great fun, I'll be on the lookout for your video! 😁

[@DesGreene]

Hi RVA. Fantastic place and loved the beautiful cabins! Not so sure about the his 'n hers toilet though! 😂 Looked a great experience! All the best and take care 👍😊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You or me both in regards to those 2 pit toliets in the outhouse. Those are not my cup of tea at all. LOL! I'd rather go out in nature, thats always my 1st choice. Thanks Des for checking this video out, much appreciated. ~RVA~

[@homeForester]

Beautiful place

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks so much for stopping by the channel and checking out this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Nice looking place

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you, Dave! My fav view in the whole state so far. Incredible place. ~RVA~

[@hsoderberg6505]

I'm a little confused as to nothing to do there. Looks like a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors. You can put down a heavy pack & do some day hikes if as you say you can't sit still. When one makes a reservation & does not use it, it takes away the opportunity for others that might have wanted to reserve for that time but couldn't.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Sorry, you were confused. But there is not a lot to do at the primitive cabin. (It's more of a sit still and relax kind of place.) After hiking the Millers Run Trail, there are no other trails around that area that connect unless you hike back to the trailhead or rewalk the same trail again and again. I would have been up there for 2 days with no place to hike. I am not a sit still for long kind of person. So after speaking with the park ranger they offered to move me to a cabin down in the park for the 2nd night to be closer to some of the other trails. So I took them up on their offer. When I go to places I like to explore the area and see and do as much as I can, not just sit still in 1 place. I can assure you I did not take away an opportunity from anyone else. The park was virtually empty during the middle of the week. I never saw a single sole the whole 1st day I was there. Both primitive tent sites were open, and 3 of 4 of the Tentrr campsites were not being used. I would say maybe out of 27 to 30 cabins there, only 5 were rented. There were plenty of places for people to camp for the night all over the park. ~RVA~

[@gthecatmommy]

How long was the hike to the overlook? Trying to plan for this weekend 😅

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I actually was just there a few days ago and did it by horseback. $70 a person for 2 hrs at that state park. So fun. But hiking it’s 4.1 miles and 1,000 feet in elevation to the top.

[@summer4313]

I'm allergic to the horses as well but Zyrtec D works perfect for me and allows me to ride.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I have been wanting to go horseback riding in the mountains for a while. I need to just plan it and do it! I am always hiking and camping and I forget thats a thing. I def will take a allergy pill when I saddle up. Thanks for watching Summer! ~RVA~

[@Robin-kf1yz]

This has absolutely nothing to do with this vblog ( though great as usual ) but sometime ago you had a vblog on your jackets. You mentioned that you would like to get the pink Decatholan Foreclaz 100. Heads up, that color is on sale now for 60.00 instead of 79.99. I just ordered mine!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey Robin! Thanks a bunch for the heads up. I have had the pink one for a year now and love it. Maybe the blue one next? LOL! Whats the saying when you find something that fits you right, buy 1 in every color? Ha Ha! Let me know how you like this jacket! ~RVA~

[@Robin-kf1yz]

@@RVAHikerGirl I will. Only the pink was on sale so be interesting to see if they are introducing a new color. I’m really going out on a limb on the color. I’ve just recently started wearing brighter colors. I quit coloring my hair and with the natural gray / white color , my neutral colors make me look and feel so blah.

[@annbeale1225]

Is it safe to use your stove inside?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Do you mean in the cooking in the cabin? Of course. I use it in my tent and thats a much smaller space than a cabin with the doors and windows open. I actually had it set up on the stove top there in the kitchen.

[@jtmarlin336]

"I haven't seen another soul" she said as someone was walking behind her Lol not being a troll I just found that timing funny

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It happens. One minute your all alone and the next minute your not. 🤣

[@konnermurphy2006]

I go there every year and we stay one night out of the week uo there

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Love that state park. It changes to a lush green oasis as soon as you enter the gates. So quiet and simply gorgeous.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

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[@RVAHikerGirl]

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[@FarmanOutdoors]

Just found your channel from your comment on my channel. I subbed to you. You have a great channel

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! Very much appreciated. ~RVA~

[@TK-ec5bv]

It's Millers Rock, not Millers Run. Great video!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Sorry I hike so many trails, and there are so many names of shelters, mountains, summits I do sometimes say the wrong name in error.

[@TK-ec5bv]

@@RVAHikerGirl no problem at all. Great video! You did great editing!