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Best hikes in Gauley River National Recreation Area.

The 11 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Gauley River National Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 11
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 11 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Peters Creek Road
    2.1 mi
  2. 02
    Panther Mountain Road
    1.6 mi
  3. 03
    Meadow River Gorge Trail
    1.6 mi
  4. 04
    Laurel Branch Road
    1.4 mi
  5. 05
    Laurel Branch Road
    1.0 mi
  6. 06
    Koontz Tunnel
    0.6 mi
  7. 07
    Connector Trail
    0.5 mi
  8. 08
    Laurel Branch Road
    0.4 mi
  9. 09
    Carnifex Tunnel (Closed)
    0.2 mi
  10. 10
    Peters Junction Trestle
    0.1 mi
  11. 11
    Meadow River Gorge Trail
    0.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Gauley River National Recreation Area: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.