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Local Activities & Attractions

From quiet trailheads to whitewater on the New River, here's what's worth the short drive.

On Foot & On Water

Outdoor Recreation

~3 min drive

Hawks Nest Rail Trail

The trail is nearly 2 miles long and runs on the south side of Mill Creek. The gravel and dirt surfaces are suitable for mountain biking and walking, and it has two trestles. You’ll also find a scenic waterfall and other paths to explore.

~10 min drive

River Rafting & Paddling

Outfitters in Fayetteville run trips on the New and Gauley Rivers, from calm floats to whitewater.

~10 min drive

Cathedral Falls

A roadside waterfall just off US-60 near Gauley Bridge — easy to reach, with a short path right up to the base.

~5 min drive

Hawks Nest State Park

Sweeping overlooks of the New River Gorge from above, plus an aerial tram and jet boat tours down on the water. Various hiking trails are accessible from here.

~10 min drive

New River Gorge National Park

Hike the Endless Wall or Long Point trails for classic views of the New River Gorge Bridge, or book a rafting trip on the river below.

~5 min drive

Trout Fishing

Stocked streams near Ansted and Gauley Bridge. State license required.

~30 min drive

Babcock State Park

Home to the Glade Creek Grist Mill — one of the most photographed spots in West Virginia — plus miles of hiking trails and sweeping views.

~20 min drive

Summersville Lake

West Virginia's largest lake — clear water, sandstone cliffs, and some of the best kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving in the state.

Just Down the Road

In & Around Ansted

1 mile away

Ansted

The closest town to the park, with a small Main Street and the long-running roadside curiosity, the Mystery Hole.

~20 min drive

Fayetteville

The area's dining and brewery scene, plus outfitters for rafting and climbing trips into the Gorge.

~20 min drive

Gauley Bridge

The Town of Gauley Bridge sits at the confluence of the Gauley and New Rivers which join to form the Kanawha River.

Plan Around It

Seasonal Highlights

SPRING

Waterfalls run high and wildflowers open up along the trails

SUMMER

Prime rafting season on the New River, plus Friday night bonfires

FALL

Gauley Season whitewater releases and fall foliage over the Gorge and the famous "Bridge Day"

WINTER

Quiet sites, wood-fired warmth, star-filled skies

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