Northfork, West Virginia
Top Spots in and near Northfork
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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 -
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 -
Newport, Virginia
Hike through the New River Cave
4.72 mi / 332 ft gainAfter reaching the parking area, cross the road and continue up the trail for about 0.3 miles. At the kiosk, make sure to register in order to indicate that you are going into the cave. After passing the kiosk and some rocky portions of the trail, you will approach the cave entrance. The cave goe...Read more -
Blacksburg, Virginia
Float New River
5.0Starting at the "falls" below the New River Junction you can enjoy a three day float trip down to Bluff City near Pearisburg. [Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke can rent you kayaks and shuttle you to the start point and pick you up at the end point if you don't have 2 vehicles to leave] Trip can be ...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 -
Saltville, Virginia
Hike the Great Channels
4.86 mi / 1200 ft gainPark at the parking lot at the crest of Clinch Mountain at Hayters Gap on Rt. 80, and walk along the road (Raven Ridge Road) behind the gate. The trail is fairly easy with minimum elevation gain and follows an old road bed almost the whole way. Be sure to keep to the left when the road splits and...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 -
Draper, Virginia
Bike the New River Trail
5.057 miThere are several locations to begin your trek on the New River Trail, but our favorite is the Draper Valley area. The pin on the map will take you right to the parking lot. There is a $5 state park fee and a self-pay envelope station. From here we head south, and after about a mile you catch you...Read more -
Haysi, Virginia
Explore Breaks Interstate Park
5.0Breaks Interstate Park lies on the border of western Virginia and eastern Kentucky, and is known as the “Grand Canyon of the South”. This park surrounds a 5-mile long gorge created by the Russell Fork River, which lies 1650 feet below the park.Once you enter the park, stop at the first overlook o...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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