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West Virginia
1.5 mi
Distance
1,842 ft
Gain
1h
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Endless Wall Trail
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<p><em>Labeled (3) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>2.4 miles/3.86 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Easy to Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking only</p> <h4>Total Elevation Gain</h4> <p>427 ft</p> <h4>Total Elevation Loss</h4> <p>545 ft</p> <h4>Average Slope</h4> <p>7.9%</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>The Endless Wall Trail is a 2.4 mile moderate walk that passes through rich forest, crosses Fern Creek, then zig-zags along the cliff edge. Many vistas can be seen along the trail. The overlook at Diamond Point provides a good turnaround spot, creating a popular two-mile out-and-back hike from Fern Creek Trailhead parking area. If you continue to the end of the trail, you will need to walk for 0.5 miles back along the road to get to the starting point.</p> <p>Great views of the New River, almost 1000 feet below, are abundant. You can often hear the voices of whitewater rafters as they experience the wild rapids of the lower New. This area also offers significant historical resources, being the site of the Nuttallburg Mine — the largest mine in the New River Coalfields in the late 1800s.</p> <p>You might also get a glimpse of some of the thousands of rock climbers who visit the park to challenge themselves on the vertical sandstone walls that rim the gorge. Climbers come from all over the United States, and around the world, to select from the over 1600 climbing routes in the park.</p> <p>Please use caution when near cliff edges!</p> <h4><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Note</span></h4> <p><span style="color:#e74c3c;">The parking area at Fern Creek Trailhead is small and frequently fills up. If it is full, <strong>DO NOT</strong> park on the road. Cars may get towed that are parked on Lansing Edmond Road. You might consider parking 1/2 mile further up the road at the Nuttall Trailhead at the opposite end of the Endless Wall Trail. </span></p> <h4><strong>To reach the trailheads</strong></h4> <p>Turn off Route 19 on Lansing-Edmond Road, located just north of the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Fern Creek Trailhead is located 1.3 miles (just before Fern Creek) down this road, while the Nuttall Trailhead is 1.8 miles from U.S. Route 19. This is a narrow road; please drive with caution.<br /> </p>
Headhouse Trail
~2 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (1) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>0.7 miles/1.13 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This gravel trail (administrative road) leads to the…
Tipple Trail
~2 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (6) on the Nuttallburg Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>0.6 miles/0.96 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Easy</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This trail reveals both the industrial and community sid…
Kaymoor Miners Trail
~2 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (9) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><em>NPS crews are working to improve safety and sustainability of the upper section of the Kaymoor Miner's Trail. The upper portion of the trail will be closed from June…
Burnwood Trail Stop 8: Decomposition
~3 min drive
<p><strong>Old-Growth Forest Hike Stop 8 - Decomposition</strong></p> <p>There are many different components other than just big, old trees that make up an old-growth forest. Large fallen trees on the forest floor, also called coarse woody debris, are a key feature researchers…
Burnwood Trail Stop 7: A Forest Giant
~3 min drive
<p><strong>Old-Growth Forest Hike Stop 7 - A Forest Giant</strong></p> <p>This American beech is the largest tree by diameter and volume along the trail. Unfortunately this tree couldn’t be dated due to being hollow, but despite its size it may not be as old as it appears. Som…
Long Point Trail
~3 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (12) on the Fayetteville - Lansing Area Trails map</em></p> <h4><strong>Length</strong></h4> <p>1.6 miles/1.29 km (One-way)</p> <h4><strong>Difficulty</strong></h4> <p>Moderate</p> <h4><strong>Trail type</strong></h4> <p>Hiking and biking </p> <h4>Trail Descript…
Southside Trail
~10 min drive
<p><em>Labeled (2) on the Cunard, Thurmond and Stone Cliff Area Trails map</em></p> <h4>Length</h4> <p>7.0 miles/11.27 km (One-way)</p> <h4>Difficulty</h4> <p>Easy</p> <h4>Trail type</h4> <p>Hiking and biking</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>This easy seven mile riverside tra…
Endless Wall Trail
~1 min drive
Point-to-point cliff-base hike featuring dramatic sandstone walls and gorge views.
Headhouse Trail
~2 min drive
A short point-to-point woodland walk in West Virginia.
Conveyor Trail
~2 min drive
A short point-to-point trail perfect for a quick West Virginia hike.
