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Best hikes in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Dalton Trail
    6.3 mi
  2. 02
    Glade Creek Trail
    5.4 mi
  3. 03
    Kate's Plateau Trail
    4.8 mi
  4. 04
    Old Sewell Trail
    4.5 mi
  5. 05
    Fayetteville Trail
    3.7 mi
  6. 06
    Rend Trail
    3.7 mi
  7. 07
    Keeneys Creek Trail
    3.4 mi
  8. 08
    Polls Plateau Trail
    3.0 mi
  9. 09
    Gwinn Ridge Trail
    3.0 mi
  10. 10
    Stone Cliff Trail
    2.9 mi
  11. 11
    Adena Trail
    2.7 mi
  12. 12
    Brooklyn Mine Trail
    2.7 mi
  13. 13
    Little Laurel Trail
    2.5 mi
  14. 14
    Narrow Gauge Trail
    2.4 mi
  15. 15
    Endless Wall Trail
    2.2 mi
  16. 16
    Craig Branch Trail
    2.2 mi
  17. 17
    Hawks Nest Connector Trail
    2.1 mi
  18. 18
    Skyline Trail
    2.0 mi
  19. 19
    Ridge Top Trail
    1.8 mi
  20. 20
    Big Branch Trail
    1.8 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit New River Gorge National Park & Preserve: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.