Beauty Mountain Photo Vistas (Ram's Head) - Hiking
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The gorgeous view from Beauty Mountain in the fall.
Jay Young

The same view in the Summer. It's so different!
Matt Sloan, Adventures on the Gorge

The hike to Ram's Head may be short, but there's still a lot of exploring to do.
Matt Sloan, Adventures on the Gorge

The view from Beauty Mountain in all its Fall splendor.
Jay Young
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Summary
Take in the view at Ram's Head, Beauty Mountain, New River Gorge.
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Distance
1.0 miles
The hike to the panoramic views is actually less than a few hundred feet, but if you stay up and explore for a bit you can extend the distance.
Destination Distance From Downtown
38.0 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
Short and sweet.
Time To Complete
1 hours
One hour, if you take your time exploring.
Seasonality
All Seasons
While the views are terrific year-round, summer and fall are the best. Beware of winter, when the rocks can be covered in snow and ice. It's a long way down and there is no railing.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
It's outside the National Park, so dogs don't technically have to be on leash, but because of the steep drops, it’s recommended.
Fees Permits
No
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