![]() NPS/Dave Bieri New River Gorge National Park and Preserve provides a variety of different trails throughout the park. Peaceful forest trails, superb overlooks, and historic scenery are all found here. The trails available consist of park service trails that are marked and maintained, trails within lands administered by state parks, and undeveloped trails and abandoned roads. Trails range from 1/4 mile to 7 miles in length. Several can be easily connected to make for longer excursions. Difficulty varies from flat, smooth walking to steep challenging terrain. Trail recommendations and maps are offered at Canyon Rim, Grandview, Sandstone, and Thurmond visitor centers. Much of the land within the national park and preserve authorized boundaries remains private property: please respect the owners' rights. Trail Etiquette
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![]() BackpackingCheck here for information and regulations concerning backpacking in the park. ![]() Hiking SafetyVisit the Hiking Safety page for information about how to have a safe hike. ![]() 100 Mile ChallengeCelebrate parks and health by hiking 100 miles on trails in New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River. |
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Last updated: January 31, 2023