| Hinton Formation | |
| Type: | Formation |
| Age: | Serpukhovian |
| Period: | Serpukhovian |
| Region: | Appalachia and Southeastern United States |
| Country: | United States |
| Underlies: | Princeton Sandstone |
| Overlies: | Bluefield Formation |
| Extent: | Virginia and West Virginia |
The Hinton Formation is a geologic formation in West Virginia. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. It is mainly made up of limestone, sandstone, and shale.