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West Virginia
5.5 mi
Distance
898 ft
Gain
2h 16m
Time
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What we do know
Inside New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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Why you'll love it
Glade Creek Trail
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Glade Creek Trail is a scenic point-to-point hike in West Virginia that traverses through beautiful creek valleys and woodland terrain. This 5.45-mile trail offers hikers an immersive experience in the state's natural landscape, with the gentle flow of Glade Creek providing a peaceful backdrop throughout much of the journey. The trail showcases the diverse flora and geology characteristic of West Virginia's Appalachian region.

Kates Plateau Trail
~5 min drive
<p>Labeled (3) on the Glade Creek Trails map</p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>5.1 miles/8.21 km (Round-trip)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Strenuous</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>Look for signs of…

Polls Plateau Trail
~5 min drive
<p>Labeled (4) on the Glade Creek Trails map</p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>4.9 miles/7.89 km (round trip)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>Cross several cree…

Glade Creek Trail
~8 min drive
<p>Labeled (1) on the Glade Creek Trails map</p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>5.6 miles/9.01 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4><br /> Trail Description</h4> <p>This 5.6…

Castle Rock Trail
~8 min drive
<p>Labeled (4) on the Grandview Area Trails map</p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>0.6 miles/0.97 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Strenuous</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This strenuous 0.…

Southside Trail
~26 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (2) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>7.0 miles/11.27 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Easy</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This easy seven mile riverside tra…
Deer Trail
~3 min drive
A short point-to-point woodland walk in West Virginia.
Weaver Way Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 1.41-mile point-to-point trail perfect for a quick West Virginia nature walk.
Railroad Grade Trail
~4 min drive
Easy 1.86-mile point-to-point hike along a historic railroad grade.
Billy Goat's Gruff Trail
~4 min drive
Quick point-to-point trail perfect for a short West Virginia hike.
Easy Street Trail
~4 min drive
Easy-access half-mile loop for beginners and families.