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Best hikes in New River Gorge + Central Appalachians

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State(s) WV, VA, KY
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Last Visited Jun 23, 2018

Find trip reports in New River Gorge + Central Appalachians

Find the best hikes in New River Gorge + Central Appalachians, located in WV, VA, KY. Sort the hikes within this region using the dropdown. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.

Bad Branch Falls

Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve, KY
Class 1 1.9 miles 400 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Jun 23, 2018
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Tunnel Trail and Lover’s Leap

Natural Tunnel State Park, VA
Class 1 1.6 miles 400 gain <1 hr Out + Back Jun 23, 2018
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Kaymoor Mine and Long Point via Fayetteville Loop

New River Gorge National Park, WV
Class 1 9.7 miles 1900 gain 4-6 hrs Loop Jul 26, 2017
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Little Stony Creek National Recreation Trail

Jefferson National Forest, VA
Class 1 5.4 miles 700 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Apr 30, 2017
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Devil’s Bathtub via Devil’s Fork Loop

Jefferson National Forest, VA
Class 1 7.2 miles 2100 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Apr 30, 2017
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Castle Rock Loop

New River Gorge National Park, WV
Class 1 1.2 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Jul 26, 2016
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Glade Creek and Kates Falls

New River Gorge National Park, WV
Class 1 11.3 miles 800 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back Jul 26, 2016
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Summersville Lake and Fisherman’s Cove

Gauley River National Recreation Area, WV
Class 1 3.0 miles 300 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Jul 18, 2014
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