Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk Trail in West Virginia Leads to One of the Most Scenic Views in The State

Have you been trying to fit more adventures into your travels where you have extra time? A stunning adventure can be had in many places in West Virginia, but the hiking trails at the New River Gorge National Park are something special. If you've been looking for a boardwalk trail that comes with stunning views, then you've found it at Canyon Rim Overlook. Why not bookmark this for a day when you're near the park and have a moment to spare? Adventures don't have to take a long time to be amazing.

Today's adventure starts at the New River Gorge National Park. The Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk Trail is a beautiful and short hike but contains some of the best scenery the state has to offer. Just take a look for yourself!

It may be a short hike but it remains as one of the best hikes in New River Gorge. It was a favorite in our family.

The trail itself is less than a mile long, but this 0.6-mile hike is all about taking in the views, and not so much about endurance.

A big part of the stunning scenery is the New River Gorge Bridge, and the views around it. Misty fog tumbles under the bridge, or flows over top of everything. When it's clear, there are trees as far as the eye can see that change colors with the season and make this a view worth revisiting.

The elevation gain is only 88 feet, but if you want to add more to your hike, there are connecting trails that will change the length and elevation on your adventure.

The beautiful scenery over the river is always a welcome sight. Since there are two paths you can take, the bottom path on the left is over 150 steps down to a different vantage point, and the one on the right is a flat path to a viewpoint that is easier on joints and mostly wheel-friendly.

Even though much of the trail is paved or boardwalk paths, make sure to pack out everything you brought in, including food scraps. Keeping trails as natural as possible is a goal everyone should strive for. Happy hiking!

We will finish off with one more view of this gorgeous spot. We hope it inspires you to visit and see the beautiful as much as we did when we took off on this glorious boardwalk trail. Trust us when we say the Canyon Rim Overlook in West Virginia is one of the best places to visit within our amazing national park.

If you'd like to bookmark this beautiful hike for a future trip, check out the Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk Trail page on AllTrails. There, you'll find a trail map, reviews, and even a local weather forecast. Make sure to check it before you head out, to make sure there aren't any surprise closings! This is a tool we have used many times and we never hit the trails without it. New River Gorge is such a beautiful place and well worth the trip no matter how far you have to travel to get here. Another great spot to see the bridge is on the Long Point Trail. If you would like to learn more about the Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk Trail check out this Adventuring in the Moment video where we hiked this very spot.