Best Hiking in New River Gorge

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1

West Virginia, Fayette County

02 :03 hrs
2.2 mi
58.67108 ft
Hard

This popular trail tours the best of the New River Gorge, along unbroken cliff line known as the Endless Wall. Breathtaking panoramas await hikers as the trail zigzags along the top of the cliffs edge. the dirt trail crosses Fern Creek and travels through rich forest of gnarled pines and rhododendron thickets. The overlook at Diamond Point provides a good turnaround spot. The trail has no guardrails so take caution with the Numerous steep cliffs.

2

West Virginia, Fayette County

01 :24 hrs
1.5 mi
89.00223 ft
Easy

Located at the New River Gorge National River, the trail is the best starting point for hikes in the area. The mostly flat dirt and rock trail travels through a mixed hardwood forest with sites of mushrooms throughout the under-story. Among the wonders of the New River Gorge, the rock outcrop known as Long Point provides a 360-degree panorama that includes one of the best views of the New River Gorge Bridge. Bring your camera and binoculars to capture the view. There are no guardrails along the cliff ledges so use caution.

3

West Virginia, Fayette County

02 :04 hrs
1.9 mi
113.23303 ft
Hard

The longest hiking trail established in the New River Gorge, the trail runs parallel along the walls of the Gorge. The Kaymoor Trail follows along old roads and rail beds that leads hikers to the abandoned mining sites. Hikers have the opportunity to travel down a set of 821 steps towards the remains of the old mine buildings near the river. Do not climb, sit, or walk on walls and other constructed features of this historic site. The Kaymoor coal mine was in operation for almost 60 years, but has been abandoned since 1963. Enjoy the lush greenery from the hemlock trees, with spectacular views that this trail has to offer.

4

West Virginia, Fayette County

03 :53 hrs
3.8 mi
240.56433 ft
Hard

The Fayetteville Trail is one of many trails located in Fayetteville. This trail travels along the southern wall of the New River Gorge, ascending and descending through the ravines of streams and crossing ridges. The trail travels through thick forests of maple, sycamore, and chestnut oak trees. there are amazing views of the New River Gorge Bridge as the trail travels over ridge lines. There is the opportunity for a shuttle plan, the trail has two access points one of Fayette station road and the other on Kaymoor road.

5

West Virginia, Fayette County

01 :27 hrs
0.8 mi
314.04095 ft
Moderate

This New River Gorge forest hiking trail, descends steeply from the top of the gorge with stairs and switchbacks to the Kaymoor coal mine site. At the mine site, a set of 821 steps continues down towards the remains of the old mine buildings near the river. Remember to not climb, sit, or walk on walls and other constructed features of this historic site. The Kaymoor coal mine was in operation for almost 60 years, but has been abandoned since 1963. The highlight of this trail includes spectacular views of the gorge and the ruins of the town of Kaymoor and its mine.

6

West Virginia, Fayette County

01 :28 hrs
1.6 mi
77.27008 ft
Moderate

is one of many trails located in Fayetteville. This trail travels along a wooded ridge following along the route of old roadbeds. The Timber Ridge Trail is easily traversed and wanders through a young woodland forest. The trail has the option to connect to the Fayetteville Trail and Long Point Trail l to loop back to the parking lot.

7

West Virginia, Fayette County

00 :25 hrs
1.1 mi
32.19702 ft
Easy

This easily traversed trail located in Fayetteville courses through a plateau forest and rhododendron thickets. The Park Loop Trail is an enjoyable loop and is recommended for families with young children and outdoor enthusiasts in search of an easy stroll.

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