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Fayette County West Virginia
Hiking Trails
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Glade
Creek Trail
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New
River Gorge National River
The 5.6 mile Glade Creek Trail follows an abandoned narrow-gauge railroad along
Glade Creek and offers an enjoyable stroll at a very moderate
grade, and is popular with hikers of all ages and abilities, as well as
being a favorite destination for those in search of swimming holes.
A number of cascades and small waterfalls add to the trail's
attraction, and provide a challenge for the whitewater kayaker. The lower
part of Glade Creek is also a WV Catch & Release trout stream, so
bring your fly rod or fishing pole along with you.
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From Beckley West Virginia
From Route 19 (Eisenhower Drive), take Route 41 north toward Prince. Turn
right onto the Glade Creek Road, just before the bridge at Prince. Follow
the gravel road seven miles; it ends at the Glade Creek trailhead.
From Fayetteville West Virginia
Follow Route 19 south; take the Glen Jean exit. Turn right onto Route 61
south; follow Route 61 for 2.8 miles. Turn left, staying on Route 61, and
continue for another 4.6 miles. Turn left onto Route 41 north; follow
Route 41 for 4.0 miles toward Prince. Turn right onto the Glade Creek
Road, just before the bridge at Prince. Follow the gravel road 7.0 miles;
it ends at the Glade Creek trailhead. |
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