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


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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 36 votes

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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

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Sep 2, 2023
Rachel Walcoff
Jul 12, 2023
D Dixon
REI Trip 3.2mi — 11h 39m
Jun 10, 2023
Stacey Fowler
3mi — 1h 38m
Mar 11, 2023
Jason Reott
Snowy hike with Hadley 3.2mi — 1h 10m
Dec 29, 2022
Grant Emrick
Nov 10, 2022
Dario Izquierdo
Oct 22, 2022
Danielle Lloyd
Not very intense, LOTS of roots growing out of the ground so not advised for uncoordinated people. 1.6mi — 1h 30m
Oct 5, 2022
Tom Herr
Very enjoyable hike through the forest with a gentle grade until the end. Busy trail with excellent view at the end. 3.2mi