New River Gorge National Park

New River Gorge National Park, WV

Trails in New River Gorge

All 49 trails, ranked by Parkwolf, with length, time, and difficulty.

Trails
49
Easy
14
Moderate
27
Hard
8

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Canyon Rim and the Bridge

All New River Gorge trails

49 trails

1Moderate2.4 mi · 1.8 hrAudioEndless Wall TrailWalk the New River rim to Diamond Point's high gorge view.2Moderate3.2 mi · 1.8 hrAudioLong Point TrailThe bridge view repays the forest miles and rocky finish.3Moderate3.2 mi · 2 hrAudioGrandview Rim TrailA wooded 1.6-mile route between two overlooks, with hills near Turkey Spur.4Easy0.5 mi · 30 minAudioSandstone Falls BoardwalkA wide, low waterfall reached by bridges and an accessible boardwalk.5Challenging0.6 mi · 45 minAudioCastle Rock TrailWalk beneath layered walls and exposed coal along a strenuous gorge path.6Moderate3 mi · 2.5 hrAudioGrandview Rim LoopRiver views, exposed coal seams, and a rocky loop back.7Challenging2 mi · 2.5 hrAudioKaymoor Miners TrailA steep mine descent with a gorge view before the long stairs.8Moderate5.6 mi · 2.5 hrAudioGlade Creek TrailA gentle rail grade keeps you beside cascades most of the way.9Moderate2.5 mi · 2 hrAudioNuttallburg LoopA short coal-town loop past coke ovens and a towering tipple.10Easy1.2 mi · 1 hrAudioBurnwood TrailA short lollipop route through a pocket of old-growth forest.11Challenging2 mi · 1.5 hrAudioBig Branch TrailA strenuous loop through cascades, farmstead ruins, and gorge views.12Easy1.2 mi · 1 hrAudioTipple TrailA short walk past the conveyor to the tipple and coke ovens.13Challenging0.4 mi · 30 minAudioKates Falls TrailA short, steep climb ends at a sandstone waterfall.14Moderate0.5 mi · 30 minAudioTunnel TrailA short, shady walk beneath Grandview’s broad sandstone overhang.15Moderate2.7 mi · 1.5 hrAudioStone Cliff TrailA shaded New River road ends near a rare old-growth stand.16Moderate4.9 mi · 2.5 hrAudioCraig Branch and Kaymoor Trail LoopMine ruins, gorge views, and 821 steps in one loop.17Easy0.7 mi · 30 minAudioIsland Loop TrailA short island loop from river views into returning forest.18Moderate0.3 mi · 24 minAudioCanyon Rim BoardwalkA quick bridge view, with 178 strenuous steps below.19Moderate1.4 mi · 1.5 hrAudioHeadhouse TrailA short, steep descent to a remarkably intact coal-mine complex.20Moderate14 mi · 5.5 hrAudioSouthside TrailA long river rail grade past abandoned coal towns21Moderate8.6 mi · 4.5 hrAudioKaymoor TrailAn 8.6-mile one-way gorge route past Kaymoor's historic mine.22Moderate5.4 mi · 3.3 hrAudioBrooklyn Mine TrailA shaded old road leads to the ruins of a coal mine.23Easy6.4 mi · 3.5 hrAudioRend TrailFive railroad trestles turn a gentle creekside walk into a gorge story.24Moderate1.1 mi · 45 minBeauty Mountain TrailA short ridge walk opens onto wide views over the New River.25Challenging0.8 mi · 1.3 hrAudioConveyor TrailA short, steep climb under Nuttallburg's old coal conveyor.26Moderate0.8 mi · 30 minAudioButcher Branch TrailA wooded connector to Long Point, with a rocky falls spur.27Challenging4 mi · 3 hrAudioFayetteville TrailA creek crossing links Fayetteville’s trails to Kaymoor.28Easy3.3 mi · 1.5 hrAudioKeeneys Creek Rail TrailA gentle rail grade through mining country, creek views, and trestles.29Challenging2.6 mi · 2 hrAudioLittle Laurel TrailAn old road drops from Grandview toward Royal's coal-town remains.30Moderate2.4 mi · 1.5 hrAudioCraig Branch TrailA 2.4-mile gravel descent links Arrowhead with the Kaymoor Trail.31Moderate9 mi · 5 hrOld Sewell TrailBoiler and falls reward a long walk on an old rail grade.32Moderate3 mi · 1.8 hrGwinn Ridge TrailA wooded 3-mile ridge loop with occasional winter views.33Moderate3.7 mi · 2.5 hrPolls Plateau TrailCreek crossings and an old farmstead on a quiet forest loop.34Challenging8.9 mi · 5.5 hrKates Plateau TrailOld logging roads, fields and a steep creek crossing.35Moderate0.9 mi · 45 minAudioBridge TrailGet beneath the New River Gorge Bridge on a short, rocky hike.36Moderate3.4 mi · 2 hrTerry Top TrailA quiet ridge walk ending at a nineteenth-century family cemetery.37Easy1.1 mi · 36 minPark Loop TrailAn easy wooded loop you can add at Town Park.38Easy0.9 mi · 30 minAudioBig Buck TrailAn easy loop through Appalachian forest, with tree signs along the way.39Easy0.6 mi · 18 minAudioWoodland Loop TrailAn easy forest loop from Grandview Shelter #2.40Easy1.1 mi · 30 minAudioClovis TrailA compact forest loop with a few easy rock patches.41Easy1 mi · 30 minTimber Ridge TrailA short wooded link into the Fayetteville trail network.42Easy3.4 mi · 2.3 hrAudioAdena TrailRolling forest tread makes a gentle loop for walkers and newer riders.43Moderate6.4 mi · 3.5 hrAudioDalton TrailA rhododendron tunnel and a long, twisty ridge trail.44Moderate1.8 mi · 1.3 hrLeCroy TrailNarrow singletrack, a rock bridge, and a rhododendron tunnel.45Easy0.6 mi · 30 minAudioSeldom Seen TrailA short wooded spur leads to Seldom Seen’s old foundations46Moderate0.2 mi · 15 minAudioSandstone Falls OverlookA quick gravel walk to a high view of Sandstone Falls.47Easy1 mi · 24 minWorkman's Hollow TrailA quick singletrack link to the Wolf Creek footbridge.48Moderate1.8 mi · 1 hrAudioChurch Loop TrailA short Rend Trail outing to Thurmond’s historic Black church.49Moderate7.4 mi · 2.8 hrHawks Nest Connector TrailA rocky link from Fayette Station to Hawks Nest rail trail.
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New River Gorge Tour Guide

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Canyon Rim and the Bridge
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“You're approaching the turnoff for Canyon Rim Visitor Center. This is the stop I'd choose for a full view of the New River Gorge Bridge without a long hike.”

Plays as you drive up to New River Gorge Bridge in the Parkwolf New River Gorge Tour Guide.

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