フェイエット郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Enjoy panoramic views of the gorge and the New River Gorge Bridge from the Long Point viewpoint. This is a great trail for mountain biking, although riders should be cautious of hikers sharing the trail. Bikes are not permitted the last 0.2 miles before the top, but there is a bike rack available at this point.

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

Especially when the colors are changing in the fall, Boley Lake is a beautiful hiking backdrop—not to mention a great place to rest and snack. Non-motorized boating and fishing are also allowed. Be sure to check the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources website for pertinent info.

The Glad Park Grist Mill is a functional mill that turns corn into cornmeal. Though its operations are for the historical education of visitors, the mill is actually a relatively new mill made from parts of other retired mills from around the New River Gorge area.

Hikers looking to cool off or take a break may enjoy this easy approach to the riverside.

It's hard to beat the northwest-facing perspective at Long Point, where the New River—and its famous namesake bridge—stretch majestically before hikers. And it's not a long trek, so it's relatively accessible too. Remember to communicate with other hikers and use trail etiquette, as there is a falling risk in the last few yards before the point and at the point itself.

From the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center, it is a short walk along the Lower Canyon Rim Board Walk to the viewpoint of the New River Gorge Bridge.

From the Visitors Center, it is a short walk and down some stairs to the viewpoint of the New River Gorge Bridge.