Layland, West Virginia
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Layland, West Virginia
Raft the New River
5.0There are several rafting companies all which offer pretty much the same half day rafting packages. Each include lunch, a raft, a guide and a trip back to your car when it’s all said and done. The water here is very warm and you can swim, cliff jump, and swim down a few rapids. Enjoy the scenery ...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Island in the Sky Trail
5.00.8 mi / 108 ft gainTo reach the trailhead, park at the main parking area near Glade Creek Grist Mill. Cross the bridge toward the grist mill, and the trailhead is directly behind the mill. Even though the Island in the Sky trail is only a mile long out and back, it is lined almost the whole way with rhododendron bu...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Photograph the Glade Creek Grist Mill
5.0Hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains near the New River Gorge sits an extremely photogenic grist mill. A recreation of the original mills that dotted West Virginia, Glade Creek Grist Mill was completed in 1976 at Babcock SP. Built fully operational from the parts of 3 other WV mills, it was p...Read more -
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Overlook in the New River Gorge
5.0From the main parking lot at Grandview's visitor center, follow the well marked paved trail about 0.1 miles to the Main Overlook. There is a large platform for viewing the New River here. A wide angle lens is best to photograph this large bend in the river. There is another overlook in the park...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Hike Skyline Trail at Babcock State Park
5.04 mi / 300 ft gainThe skyline trail is a 4 mile out and back trail that allows you to start from either end. I prefer to start from the lower trail head near Cabin 5. To get to this trailhead: enter the park, and follow the narrow road the leads to cabins 1-6. Drive down the road until you reach cabin 5, and find ...Read more -
Danese, West Virginia
Camp at Babcock State Park
5.0Babcock State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just Southeast of Fayetteville, WV. Babcock State Park has over 4,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area. The campground has 51 campsites for tents and is open from the last week...Read more -
Shady Spring, West Virginia
Sandstone Falls
5.00.52 mi / 46 ft gainStarting at the trailhead, follow signs for the falls. After a short walk, hikers will reach the walkway bridge where they can snap a couple shots of the minor Sandstone Falls to the right. Many hikers stop here, thinking these falls are the final destination. Do not make this mistake—the best is...Read more -
Edmond, West Virginia
Beauty Mountain Trail
5.01.1 mi / 279 ft gainThe Beauty Mountain Trail Head is located less than 10 miles form Fayetteville, WV. To reach the trail head, you will have to travel down some very narrow roads, and I recommend going old school and printing out the directions because cell service in the area is not the best. Once at the trail ...Read more -
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Hike Around the Trails of Nuttallburg
5.03 mi / 200 ft gain**The road to Nuttallburg is part gravel and only wide enough for one car. Take caution driving along this road-you may have to back up some if you meet another car. Nuttallburg is an old coal mining town that once thrived in the early 1900's, but fell into ruin and then was restored by the Natio...Read more -
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Hike the Long Point Trail
4.83.2 mi / 200 ft gainWith minimal elevation gain, this 3.2 mile hike can be done in a short amount of time. From the parking lot, take the trail to the right of the bathroom. There will be two trail intersections at 0.4 miles and 0.7 miles, both of which are well marked. Stay straight at both intersections to remain ...Read more -
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Hike the Kaymoor Miners Trail
5.02 mi / 900 ft gainKaymoor was on old West Virginia coal mining town that thrived in the early 1900's until it was abandoned in the 1950's. Along this trail you will see remnants of the old mine entrance, mining cars, a coal processing plant, and coke ovens, among other structures. This trail, although short, is qu...Read more -
Fayetteville, West Virginia
Hike to the Nuttallburg Headhouse
1.4 mi / 400 ft gainFrom Lansing-Edmond road, turn right onto Beauty Mountain Road. Go for 0.1 miles and the road will appear to split into three roads. The main road goes left, but take the middle road here. After another 0.1 miles you will arrive at a gate with a few parking spaces on the left side. Do not block t...Read more -
Edmond, West Virginia
Hike the Endless Wall Trail
4.72 mi / 260 ft gainFrom the Fern Creek Trailhead this is a 2.0 mile out and back hike to Diamond Point. The trail is relatively flat with minimal elevation gain and has a bridge stream crossing. When you arrive at the sign stating "Climber's Access", take a short side trip here to see the views of the gorge. Contin...Read more -
Lansing, West Virginia
Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk
5.00.62 mi / 151 ft gainCanyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lansing, West Virginia.Read more -
Ansted, West Virginia
Turkey Creek Falls in Hawks Nest SP
0.99 mi / 26 ft gainPark in the boat ramp lot by Hawks Nest Lake. Note that the road to get down to this parking lot is a one lane (two-way traffic) steep gravel road, but it is passable with low-clearance vehicles. From the parking area take the path towards the Hawks Nest Dam, also labeled the "Fisherman's Trail...Read more -
Ansted, West Virginia
Watch a Sunrise at Hawks Nest Overlook
5.0Hawk's Nest State Park is a true gem in the New River Gorge area. It has a roadside overlook that looks out over a horseshoe bend of the New River with views of the Hawk's Nest Dam and of a railroad bridge across the river. From the parking area, simply walk about 200 feet out to the stone overlo...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Layland
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Playground Shelter
Overview
The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located j...
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Shelter 4
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Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside...
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Shelter 1
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Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It ca...
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Shelter 2
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Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and ...
Beaver, West Virginia
Grandview Shelter 3
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Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 ...
Hinton, West Virginia
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
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Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of ...