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Canyon Rim Visitors Center

  • address Rt. 19, Lancing , West Virginia 2586238.0794069-81.0670845

The primary purpose of Canyon Rim Visitor Center is to act as a visitor contact station for area information and for interpretation of the natural, cultural, recreational, and historic values of the New River Gorge. With an estimated 300,000 visitors each year, the center provides the park with a nationally recognized facility, revealing the beauty of New River Gorge to the nation and the world. This facility is also included in "A guide to Accessible Recreation in West Virginia."

 

Castle Rock

  • address Castle Rock Road, Pineville, West Virginia 2487437.5827382-81.5398764

An unusual natural outcrop of rock at the convergence of Rock Castle Creek and the Guyandotte River. Castle Rock Road is a small road that runs parallel to the main street in Pineville. The entrance to the small park and the steps that lead halfway up the rock are on this street. Best visited during daytime hours.

Cathedral Falls

Cathedral Falls is one of the tallest and most scenic waterfalls found in Almost Heaven. This natural wonder sits at 60 feet tall, with waters plunging over sandstone and shale cliffs. Cathedral falls is both beautiful and easy to access – visible from Route 60 and with a designated parking area. Follow the short roadside path to get up close and personal with this mountain wonder.

Cheif Logan State Park

  • address 1000 Conference Center Drive, Logan, West Virginia 2560137.8985341-82.0377996

About This Park

Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of southern West Virginia, Chief Logan State Park is a 4,000-acre haven with lodging, conference facilities, campgrounds, hiking trails and a variety of outdoor activities and attractions. Chief Logan State Park is one of the most visited facilities in the West Virginia State Parks System and is known for its annual “Christmas in the Park” drive-thru holiday light display. Chief Logan Lodge and the surrounding state park are within a few miles drive from each other. Separated by a scenic mountain, guests can stay and enjoy the amenities at Chief Logan Lodge, and then take a short drive to explore the surrounding state park.

Located near the trailheads of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System, Chief Logan State Park is an ideal destination for an overnight stay after a long day on the trails.

Exhibition Coal Mine

  • address 513 Ewart Ave., Beckley, West Virginia 2580137.7843925-81.1956118

Take a trip through what once was an operating coal mine. Let Veteran Miners guide you through the past and into the future of mining in West Virginia.

Guests ride through the mine in a ‘man car’ that holds 35 people. Tours last 35 minutes. Wear a jacket – mine temperature is 58 degrees year round.

In addition to the Coal Mine Tour, enjoy the Coal Camp, which includes a restored coal camp house, miner’s shanty, church, school and more. The Coal Mine also has a museum and gift shop.

Fayetteville

Set on the rim of the wild and scenic New River Gorge, Fayetteville is an outdoor lover’s haven. This charming town, only minutes from the New River, is a premier destination for whitewater rafters and fishermen, while its surrounding mountains are a favorite retreat for hikers, mountain bikers and rock climbers. Spend the day exploring the great outdoors and then venture into town for a relaxing evening of shopping and dining. You’ll soon discover why Fayetteville was named one of the Coolest Small Towns in America. 

Grandview Overlook

  • address 104 Main Street, Glen Jean, West Virginia 2584637.926989-81.1556052

Grandview (New River Gorge National Park & Preserve) Glen Jean, WV Grandview provides some of the most dramatic scenery found in the park and is a popular place for hiking, picnicking, and sight seeing. Grandview is a peaceful place to relax and unwind while enjoying outstanding views of the New River. From 1400 feet above the river at Main Overlook, visitors are rewarded with one of the most outstanding views in the park. On a clear day you can see directly into the heart of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, including seven miles of the New River and its watershed. From Main Overlook visitors can also get a glimpse of some of the gorge's unique cultural history. From here you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. Don't miss the views from Turkey Spur Overlook, and be sure to walk the woodland trails. Grandview is a great place to see the spectacular displays of Catawba rhododendrons that bloom here every spring.

Hatfield McCoy’s Trails’ Pinnacle Creek Trail Head

  • address 2733 Pinnacle Creek Road, Pineville, West Virginia 2487437.5554163-81.5074356

Most noted for…
One of the largest continuous areas of the HMT network along with Warrior, Pocahontas and Indian Ridge trail systems and connectors.
Pinnacle Creek Trail System, with direct connections to the ATV- friendly towns of Mullens and Pineville, WV, is known for its breathtaking scenic views and proximity to world- class whitewater rafting and snow skiing—both less than an hour away. This trail system has direct access to gas, food and lodging. The trail system also connects with three other Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems—Warrior, Indian Ridge and Pocahontas—to allow extended off-road trips.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails

  • address Rich Creek Road, Lyburn, West Virginia 2563237.731656-81.934969

The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System gets its name from the region in southern West Virginia where much of the world famous Hatfield-McCoy Feuding took place and where several of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails are now located. The Buffalo Mountain, Bearwallow, Devil Anse, and Rockhouse Trail Systems are located on or near historical sites such as Blair Mountain and Matewan. Come experience some of the best ATV, UTV, and dirtbike trail riding in the world!

Hawks Nest State Park

  • address 49 Hawks Nest Road, Ansted, West Virginia 2581238.1214582-81.11781119999999

Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River. Long known for its panoramic views, the park offers a 31-room lodge for the comfort of overnight guests, on-site restaurant and an aerial tramway (seasonal). Below the lodge, the New River forms peaceful Hawks Nest Lake. Above the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.

The lodge and restaurant is open year-round. Online reservations are available. Park map, hours of operation and special rates are maintained on the state park website.

 

Kanawha Falls

Easily viewable from scenic Route 60, just below the junction of the New and Gauley Rivers, Kanawha Falls awaits. Though these shelves are short, the falls stretch out along the length of the Kanawha River, creating an impressive sight. Kanawha Falls provides the perfect backdrop for a day of fishing or canoeing in Almost Heaven.

Logan

Named in honor of the famous Indian chief, the southern city of Logan is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. This small town has much to offer thanks to its rich history. With Chief Logan State Park and the history of the Hatfield-McCoy feud, Logan is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs to have an adventure.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  • address 104 Co Rte 25/9, Glen Jean, West Virginia 2584637.926989-81.1556052

Welcome to America’s 63rd national park—the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Home to more than 70,000 acres of public lands, this park has been a hallowed spot for locals for centuries. The recent designation as the nation’s newest national park invites travelers, like you, to visit, explore and discover your own slice of heaven.

Easily accessible by Route 19 and I-64, the New River Gorge is one of West Virginia’s most photographed areas. The iconic steel arch bridge was once the longest in the world and welcomes travelers to this cherished region. Widely known as the second oldest river in the world, the New River cuts through extensive geological formations that make way for diverse flora and fauna. Bald eagles and peregrine falcons call this park home, and you’ll often spot a few along your travels. Hiking trails here take you to spectacular overlooks and through remnants of old coal mining towns.

New River Jetboats

  • address 49 Hawks Nest Park Road, Ansted, West Virginia 2581238.1214582-81.11781119999999

New River Jetboats, located at Hawks Nest State Park, is your perfect way to see the New River Gorge Bridge. Take a scenic tram ride into the gorge where you will climb on board “Miss M. Rocks” for an upstream run and “the best view” of the magnificent New River Gorge Bridge. For more information go to www.newriverjetboats.com or call 304-640-0924.

 

Pioneer Farm

  • address Rte 97, Mullens, West Virginia 2588237.635977-81.4748367

Set on a high, wooded ridge in the rugged mountains of Wyoming County in southern West Virginia, Twin Falls Resort State Park an ideal destination for nature lovers. At Twin Falls enjoy more than 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool and cozy accommodations. The park features a fully-functional Pioneer Farm, which offers park visitors a glimpse of what life was like on the frontier.

Twin Fall's cozy mountain accommodations and close proximity to the trailheads of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System make the park a perfect destination to rest up after day on the trails.