Michael's Guidebook

Michael
Michael's Guidebook

Food scene

The historic Glen Ferris Inn is located at a beautiful vista over Kanawaha Falls and has a restaurant with many options. http://www.glenferrisinn.com 9022 Midland Trail Route 60, Glen Ferris, WV 25090
Glen Ferris Inn
9022 Midland Trail
The historic Glen Ferris Inn is located at a beautiful vista over Kanawaha Falls and has a restaurant with many options. http://www.glenferrisinn.com 9022 Midland Trail Route 60, Glen Ferris, WV 25090

Sightseeing

Hawks Nest State Park offers incredible views of the New River from thousands of feet above. There are historical exhibits and a gift shop. Note that the main hiking is from Hawks Nest Dam, which is accessed from a separate parking area. There is also an aerial tramway, which will be closed for 2022, but will reopen in 2023. https://wvstateparks.com/park/hawks-nest-state-park/
55 locals recommend
Hawks Nest State Park
49 Hawks Nest Rd
55 locals recommend
Hawks Nest State Park offers incredible views of the New River from thousands of feet above. There are historical exhibits and a gift shop. Note that the main hiking is from Hawks Nest Dam, which is accessed from a separate parking area. There is also an aerial tramway, which will be closed for 2022, but will reopen in 2023. https://wvstateparks.com/park/hawks-nest-state-park/
There is hiking along a mainly flat trail that also provides side trails down to the river for fishing and bouldering/rock climbing access. Hikers can hike down near the powerful dam next to beautiful rapids and natural rock patios - perfect for a picnic! Locals call it the Hawks Nest Dam, but Google calls it the Cotton Hill Fishing Access: Cotton Hill Fishing Access Area Parking https://goo.gl/maps/PKEKnt4o18U61tnn7
Hawks Nest Dam
49 Hawks Nest
There is hiking along a mainly flat trail that also provides side trails down to the river for fishing and bouldering/rock climbing access. Hikers can hike down near the powerful dam next to beautiful rapids and natural rock patios - perfect for a picnic! Locals call it the Hawks Nest Dam, but Google calls it the Cotton Hill Fishing Access: Cotton Hill Fishing Access Area Parking https://goo.gl/maps/PKEKnt4o18U61tnn7
The New River Gorge is one of the world’s oldest and most scenic rivers. The visitor’s center provides a good spot to talk to rangers and others who can guide you to specific points of interest. Not to be missed is the Endless Wall Trail! Endless Wall Trail: https://goo.gl/maps/o7QveKJYUmu1EdN78 Visitor’s Center: Canyon Rim Visitor Center (304) 574-2115 https://goo.gl/maps/h7YC8tRu76rz8GSu5
26 locals recommend
New River Gorge Visitor Center
162 New River Gorge Bridge
26 locals recommend
The New River Gorge is one of the world’s oldest and most scenic rivers. The visitor’s center provides a good spot to talk to rangers and others who can guide you to specific points of interest. Not to be missed is the Endless Wall Trail! Endless Wall Trail: https://goo.gl/maps/o7QveKJYUmu1EdN78 Visitor’s Center: Canyon Rim Visitor Center (304) 574-2115 https://goo.gl/maps/h7YC8tRu76rz8GSu5
Beautiful waterfall with a short hike and picnic area
18 locals recommend
Cathedral Falls
18 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfall with a short hike and picnic area
9 locals recommend
Kanawha Falls
9 locals recommend