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A trail leading to the Long Point overlook and views of the New River Gorge Bridge.


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Map Key

1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

1,956' 596 m

High

1,721' 524 m

Low

23' 7 m

Up

258' 79 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Views of the New River Gorge and the New River Gorge Bridge make for an enriching hike with children.

Flora & Fauna

Rhododendron and mountain laurel are plentiful along the last section of the hike toward Long Point.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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  4.6 from 37 votes

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#79

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Photos

A typical West Virginia fall day, wet and foggy!
Jan 28, 2021 near Fayette…, WV
Beautiful fall day!
Jan 28, 2021 near Fayette…, WV
Long Point Overlook.
Jun 21, 2019 near Fayette…, WV
New Bridge from Long Point
Jul 14, 2021 near Fayette…, WV
New River Gorge bridge.
Feb 2, 2024 near Fayette…, WV

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Jun 24, 2024
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Feb 11, 2024
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Jan 28, 2024
James Morrow
3.6mi — 1h 30m
Oct 7, 2023
Nathan Thorn
3mi
Sep 2, 2023
Rachel Walcoff
Jul 12, 2023
Paula M
Nice trail to a stunning overlook of the bridge
Jul 12, 2023
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Jun 11, 2023
Zachary Bowen
3.2mi
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