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Glade Creek Trail

Intermediate
 4.5 (16)
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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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“Lush forests, abundant swimming holes, and scenic waterfalls make this rail trail a real treat. ”

Hunter R
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5.7

Miles

9.2

KM

Point to Point

1,960' 597 m

High

1,251' 381 m

Low

183' 56 m

Up

881' 269 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Swimming · Waterfall

Family Friendly While the length of this trail may deter children, the presence of swimming holes and waterfalls could make it worthwhile.

Description

Starting from the Upper Glade Creek trailhead, visitors will work their way down the Glade Creek Trail and find themselves immersed in a world of lush forests and falling water. Be sure to bring a swim suit on this trail, as your inner child won't be able to resist jumping into at least one of the numerous swimming holes located along the route.

If hiking this route as an out-and-back appears too much, visitors have the option to leave a shuttle vehicle at the Glade Creek Trail Lower Parking Area.

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Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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  4.5 from 16 votes

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Looking up Glade Creek from the top of the big swimming hole.
Aug 18, 2019 near Stanaford, WV
Glade creek trail below us
Feb 2, 2020 near Daniels, WV
Glade Creek swimming hole
Mar 10, 2018 near Stanaford, WV

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Jul 10, 2023
D Dixon
5.6mi — 12h 10m
Oct 8, 2022
Tom Herr
Beautiful hike that follows Glade Creek the whole way. The autumn colors were vibrant and the sound of the running water made this hike epic. 11.4mi
Aug 18, 2022
Marcus Waggoner
We hiked to the end and back. Almost 12 miles total. 5.8mi
Jun 11, 2022
Stephanie Krouse
May 20, 2022
Rachel L
Muddy at times but beautiful. Very serene, easy hike 9.3mi — 4h 00m
Sep 25, 2021
Cristin Dolan
Sep 7, 2020
Ed Lively
My son and I did a down-and-back from the Glade Creek trailhead down to New River and then all the way back to the trailhead. The trail ranges from… 11.4mi
Aug 25, 2020
Becky Duncan

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