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The Top 13 Gorges in West Virginia

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 13

to choose from in West Virginia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in West Virginia.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Castle Rock Trail

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The Castle Rock Trail begins near Grandview Main Overlook and ends where it intersects the Grandview Rim Trail after about 1 km (.6 miles). The hike goes along huge rock …

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Turkey Spur Overlook

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Turkey Spur Overlook is at the end of the Grandview Rim Trail about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) from the Visitor Center lying atop a huge rock outcrop. It offers stunning …

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Grandview Main Overlook

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After a short walk from the parking area and Grandview Visitor Center, you will enjoy views of the New River at Grandview Main Overlook about 425 m above the river. …

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Kaymoor Trail

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The Kaymoor Trail is a fairly moderate walk to the Kaymoor Mine Site high above the New River Gorge. It links to the Kaymoor Miners Trail descending in stairs to …

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Endless Wall Trail

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The Endless Wall Trail creates a hiking loop when combined with Lansing-Edmond Road. The path winds its way through a dense forest with a thick canopy before arriving at the …

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Blackwater Falls State Park

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Blackwater Falls State Park, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, covers 2,358 acres and features scenic trails, dense forests, and beautiful waterfalls. The park's highlight is the 57-foot Blackwater Falls, known …

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Cheat Canyon Rim — Allegheny Trail

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Cheat Canyon is a beautiful 10-mile gorge where the Cheat River carves through the Allegheny Mountains, creating steep forested slopes. Once devastated by coal mining, it has rebounded into a …

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Diamond Point

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The 270-degree views over the New River from Diamond Point speak for themselves. And given that it's a relatively short hike to get here, it seems like a can't-miss destination.

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Stone Cliff Trail Overlook

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The turnaround point on this out-and-back provides a little more elevation from which to view the river and surrounding foothills—though the entire Stone Cliff Trail provides beautiful views the New River along the way.

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Canyon Rim Boardwalk — Bridge View

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This spur of the Canyon Rim Boardwalk provides closeup views of the New River Gorge Bridge, and it is fully accessible.

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The Top 13 Gorges in West Virginia

Castle Rock Trail

Turkey Spur Overlook

Grandview Main Overlook

Kaymoor Trail

Endless Wall Trail

Blackwater Falls State Park

Cheat Canyon Rim — Allegheny Trail

Diamond Point

Stone Cliff Trail Overlook

Canyon Rim Boardwalk — Bridge View

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