Gauley River - Hiking
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The sun rises over the rim of the Gauley River Gorge.
Jay Young, Adventures on the Gorge

A view of the Gauley River from Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park. You will never be this high up when you're hiking the rail trail.
Sterling Snyder, Adventures on the Gorge

The Canyon Doors' cliffs reflected in pools.
Jay Young, Adventures on the Gorge
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Summary
There are precious few hiking trails within the Gauley River National Recreation Area. There is one, however, that manages to be long and utterly engaging.
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Distance
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20 total miles of trails
Destination Distance From Downtown
33.7 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
The hiking is easy, but keep the remoteness of the trail in mind.
Time To Complete
2 hours
Depends on length of your trail.
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Fall
The roads are not maintained during the winter, so it is not advised to drive in if there is snow on the road.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
Fees Permits
No
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