Easy
Trails
Trails in New River Gorge National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Moderate
Long Point Trail
Shaded forest stroll to a jaw dropping view of the Gorge Bridge
Easy
Canyon Rim Boardwalk
Two quick overlooks with the park’s best bridge views. Count the stairs.
Easy
Beauty Mountain Trail
Short ridge stroll to sunset-soaked cliffs above the New River
Easy
Sandstone Falls Boardwalk
Easy, accessible stroll to close-up views of thundering falls
Moderate
Castle Rock Trail
Short, punchy loop along towering cliffs with glimpses into the gorge.
Challenging
Kaymoor Miner's Trail
Stairmaster into coal country history—ruins, ridge views, leg burn.
Moderate
Grandview Rim Trail
Shaded rim walk linking big overlooks to Turkey Spur stairs.
Easy
Burnwood Trail
Centuries old forest loop hiding in plain sight near the bridge
Easy
Southside Trail
Flat riverside rail-trail past ghost towns and coke ovens
Moderate
Glade Creek Trail
Shady creekside rail trail with cascades, pools, and bike-friendly miles
Moderate
Bridge Trail
Rocky drop to stand directly under the New River Gorge Bridge
Moderate
Big Branch Trail
Short, punchy loop with waterfalls, wildflowers, and ridge views
Moderate
Kaymoor Trail
Long, history-rich path with optional 821-step plunge to the mine
Moderate
Fayetteville Trail
Shaded connector with Wolf Creek, Long Point access, and rolling climbs
Moderate
Headhouse Trail
Short, steep return to a remarkably intact coal mine headhouse
Challenging
Little Laurel Trail
Steep old road to Royal’s ruins; quiet, wildflower-rich workout.
Easy
Stone Cliff Trail
Easy riverside stroll with constant New River views and access.
Easy
Tipple Trail
Short, flat walk through Nuttallburg’s impressive coal-town ruins
Moderate
Brooklyn Mine Trail
Shaded old road to a historic mine with peek-a-boo river views
Easy
Keeneys Creek Trail
Historic rail-trail to Nuttallburg’s coal relics along a lively creek
Challenging
Kate's Falls Trail
Short, steep spur to a moody waterfall—best after recent rain.
Easy
Island Loop Trail
Short, easy loop around Sandstone Falls’ big island with river views.
Easy
Butcher Branch Trail
Short forest connector with an after rain waterfall detour
Moderate
Craig Branch Trail
Gravel drop to Kaymoor with quiet gorge views and a stout return
Easy
Rend Trail
Shady rail-trail with Thurmond views, but split by trestle closures.
Moderate
Polls Plateau Trail
Quiet upland loop with creeks, an old farmstead, and real solitude
Easy
Tunnel Trail
Shady, stair-filled loop beneath cool sandstone overhangs.
Challenging
Conveyor Trail
Steep, industrial hike under Nuttallburg’s historic coal conveyor
Moderate
Terry Top Trail
Quiet ridge walk to a frog pond and a tiny historic cemetery.
Moderate
Gwinn Ridge Trail
Quiet ridge loop with wildflowers, solitude, and some brushy sections
Easy
Town Loop Trail
Short stroll through Nuttallburg coal town ruins and stories
Easy
Big Buck Trail
Quiet, kid-friendly forest loop with tree ID signs near Grandview
Easy
Timber Ridge Trail
Shady, bike friendly woods link into Fayetteville’s quiet network
Easy
Seldom Seen Trail
Short spur to Nuttallburg ruins and a whisper of coal-town life
Easy
