This 7 mile trail follows along the Bluestone River, and offers a tranquil riverside experience. Access is from Bluestone and Pipestem State Parks. But that's not all. New River Gorge National River provides a variety of different trails throughout the park. Peaceful forest trails, superb overlooks, and historic scenery are all found here.
Difficulty varies from flat, smooth walking to steep challenging terrain.
Trail recommendations and maps are offered at Canyon Rim, Grandview, Hinton, and Thurmond visitor centers. Ranger guided hikes are available throughout the park. Within the 63,000 acres of New River Gorge National River are over 1,400 established rock climbs. The cliffs at New River Gorge are made up a very hard sandstone, and range from 30 to 120 feet in height. The rock is very featured, with an abundance of crack and face routes.