About
Length (round trip)3.2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain200 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadGrandview Main Overlook
SurfaceLevel rim path
Best seasonSpring for waterfalls and wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. Bridge Day, the third Saturday in October, closes the bridge to traffic.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe Grandview Rim Trail is a moderate trail along the ridge at Grandview. The Turkey Spur and Main Overlooks are accessible by car. To reach the Turkey Spur Overlook, you must climb a series of wooden steps. The steps can become slippery in wet or snowy weather, please take caution. The Main Overlook has a paved sidewalk and is generally accessible from the parking lot. The main overlook viewing area is a large, mostly flat rock overlooking the gorge. It can be slippery in wet or snowy condit...
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers

Visit the highest point in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve! The main overlook at Grandview give spectacular views of a horseshoe bend of the New River. The Grandview Rim Trail connects the Main Overlook to two other overlooks, North Overlook and Turkey Spur Overlook. This moderate 1.6 mile (one-way) trail takes you along the ridge at Grandview, through the forest overlooking the gorge. Look for wildlife along the trail and enjoy the blooming rhododendren in the spring time (typically around May).

Tips
The single best gorge view in the park, and easy walking. Rhododendron blooms in late May and early June. Turkey Spur at the far end has stairs to a rock tower with a 270-degree view.
Location

Grandview Main Overlook

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