The main overlook at Hawks Nest State Park provides a spectacular view of the New River Gorge.

One of several stone structures built by the CCC during the WPA-era.

Deep within the gorge just below Hawks Nest Rock, an excursion train crosses Hawks Nest Bridge over New River, circa 1969.

Justice Marshall is created to be the first person to measure the height of Hawks Nest Rock above the New River. Marshall's estimated its height at 1000 feet, however its height is actually 585 feet.

Hawks Nest State Park is a popular destination during the fall, when the forests of the New River Gorge are ablaze in color.

The community of Hawks Nest was located at the bottom of the gorge, established soon after the railroad was completed through the gorge in 1873.