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This rugged New River Gorge hiking and biking provides
great view of the river as the trail follows an old road
along the banks of the New River.
Notes: The rail line in the area near Dunloup
Creek are active (as is railroad line across the
river in Thurmond). Stay off the railroad tracks and
away from trains!
Trail Rating: 3.5 miles - moderate hiking and
biking
Trailhead Information: The Stone Cliff trail
can be accessed from the Stone Cliff area. From U.S. Rt. 19, take the Glen Jean–Thurmond exit and
make an immediate left. Go 0.5 miles to Glen Jean, turn
right on State Rt. 25, and follow the road 6 miles to a
three-way intersection. Bear right and travel 1.5 miles,
take a right just before reaching bridge across New
River at Stone Cliff. Continue past boat launching
area to parking area.
Minden Trailhead:
From U.S. Rt. 19, take the Main Street Exit at Oak Hill,
WV.
-> If approaching from
the south on U.S. Rt. 19, turn left and go 0.2
miles.
-> If approaching from the north on U.S. Rt. 19, turn
right and go 0.1 miles.
Cross highway bridge over Rt.19, then turn left onto
Minden Road, traveling 2.1 miles. Trailhead is on
right.
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