Construction projects are underway near The Summit, Cunard river access, and Fayette Station Road. We are thankful to have park management and state highways investing back into our park access points. Review this list for the dos and don’ts of trail access.
Cunard River Road – November 4, 2024, extending through the winter and early spring until around March 31, 2025. The closure will begin just past the parking lot for the Brooklyn Mine Trail and extend down to the river access at Cunard and over to Angler’s Access and Brooklyn Campground.
Accessible: Brooklyn Mine Trail and Kaymoor Trail (Cunard Rd).
Not Accessible: River users should be aware that all restroom facilities at Cunard and the Brooklyn Campground will be closed during this time. Bike and pedestrian traffic are prohibited beyond the end of Southside Junction Trail. The Brooklyn Campground will be closed. All river access points at Cunard, Brooklyn and Angler’s Access will be closed.
Fayette Station Road – January 6th through March 28th in order to completely redeck the Tunny Hunsaker Bridge. During this time the one way section on the south side of Fayette Station Road will be completely closed and the north side will be open down to Teays Landing.
Accessible: Bridge Buttress climbing access. Hawks Nest connector trail. Junkyard climbing access. Bridge View trailhead on Fayette Station Rd.
Not accessible: Kaymoor Trail head at Fayette Station Rd. Private and commercial beaches and boat launches.
Terry Top Trail will be closed from January, 6th 2025 – February 25th, 2025 for strip mine restoration work. The trail will remain open above the strip-mined site which is approximately 1 mile from the trailhead. This trail is located adjacent to the Bechtel Summit accessed off of Rt 61.
For the latest updates, follow New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on Facebook or call the Canyon Rim Visitor’s Center at 304-574-2115.
ActiveSWV develops community programs to create a culture of exercise and physical activity in southern West Virginia. These programs are led by volunteers called Community Captains. Learn more about their roles, programs, and how you could become a Community Captain by clicking here. For up to date programs and events you can join right now including guided hikes, always refer to the Active SWV Events Calendar here.
As a resource to you, current participants, Community Captains, and our partners, the following information and links have been collected to help you discover all the safe outdoor spaces in our region. Enjoy the outdoors through our Community Captain led programs or on your own with family and friends. Information is divided by Nicholas County, Fayette County, Raleigh County Summers County, Boone County, and Kanawha County. Please also see our Stroller Friendly Trails blog by clicking here. Â
Follow these safety tips anytime you are active in the outdoors:
For more information contact our office at (304) 254-8488 or [email protected].
Find additional trails around the state using this great trail website:Â http://mapwv.gov/trails/
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