There are so many amazing places to hike in West Virginia. It’s tough to pick a favorite, but the Endless Wall trail above the New River Gorge just might be the most stunning.

The Endless Wall trail is a relatively flat hike above the New River Gorge.
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When you reach the end of the trail, you can either go back the way you came, or walk .5 miles along the road back to your car.
You'll hike through the forest for a short distance.
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Then you'll arrive at the most amazing view.
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The trail winds along the top of the New River Gorge.
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There are a number of different overlooks along the trail.

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It's named for the rock cliffs that line the gorge.
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You'll be walking right on top of them!
The rock cliffs stretch out for miles.
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From this view, they really do seem endless.
It's the perfect trail if you're not afraid of heights.
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If looking down does make you a little nervous, you'll feel safer if you stick to the main path.
A visit here makes it easy to see why we're called Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
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This will be a fantastic place to view the changing leaves this fall!

Although it’s named the Endless Wall trail, the hike is only 4.4 miles.

To reach the trailhead, turn off Route 19 onto 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. Lansing-Edmond Road is a narrow road, so use caution driving down it.

For more short hikes in West Virginia, check out this list of trails that are all under 5 miles.

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