Explore New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Trails
Compare park trails at a glance, then open a trail guide for distance, difficulty, access and trip-planning details.
Butcher Branch Trail
0.8-mile steep wooded connector with stream crossing. Gateway to Kaymoor trails and climbing area.
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Canyon Rim Boardwalk
Easy ramp plus 178 stairs deliver gorge views and bridge vistas. Quick, punchy, but the descent bites back.
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Craig Branch Trail
Moderate gravel descent with river views and Kaymoor mine access. Steep sections demand grip.
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Endless Wall Trail
Epic river views 1,000 feet down. Moderate effort, cliff-edge exposure, parking fills fast.
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Glade Creek Trail
5.6mi rail-grade creek hike. Popular, moderate difficulty—but spring washout at Kates Falls demands recon.
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Grandview Rim Trail
Gorge views demand effort: 3.2mi moderate push with steep finish. Cliff edges—stay sharp.
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Gwinn Ridge Trail
3-mile ridge loop, strenuous and navigation-heavy. Winter views reward grit—but bring a map.
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Keeneys Creek Rail Trail
Closed due to washout. Once reopened: easy rail trail with trestle bridges and stream views. Scout it first.
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Little Laurel Trail
2.6mi plunge to the New River—1,400ft of brutal descent. For the fit only.
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Polls Plateau Trail
Creek crossings and confusing junctions. 4.9 miles moderate—map essential.
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Rend Trail
Checked October 7, 2026: Rend Trail is CLOSED from both the Thurmond and Minden trailheads until approximately December 2027 for rehabilitation. No current hiking, biking,...
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Timber Ridge Trail
Easy 1-mile walk on forest roadbed. No sweat required, restrooms at trailhead. Connects to bigger Fayetteville trails.
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Town Loop Connector Trail
Tactical history lesson: 0.3-mile moderate connector through Nuttallburg's ghostly coal-mining ruins.
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Town Loop Trail
0.5-mile loop through coal-mining ruins with exhibits. Short, easy, historical. Perfect for culture over cardio.
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Woodland Loop Trail
0.6-mile forest loop. Wildlife spotting guaranteed. Restrooms on-site, full shade. Perfect leg-loosener.
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