Near Castle Rock Trail
Gorg view of new river from the Grandview Overlook
Near Castle Rock Trail
Beautiful view of New River from the Grandview Rim Trail
Near Castle Rock Trail
The view from the North Overlook on the Castle Rock Trail.
Near Castle Rock Trail
Castle Rock Trail.

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Castle Rock Trail

4.4 (11 Ratings)
Towering rock cliffs and sheer drop-offs make for an exciting trail experience on Castle Rock Trail.
0.5
mi
Distance
298
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
298ft
Elevation Gain
344ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
2,503ft
High Point
2,310ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Castle Rock Trail provides visitors with a stunning experience amidst towering walls of stone. Be sure to watch your footing on this trail, as the trail surface is often uneven and can drop off steeply. This trail can be combined with the Grandview Rim Trail for a one mile circuit, first giving hikers hands-on experience with the steep cliffs lending the Castle Rock Trail its name. The extra effort is worthwhile, as the clifftops offer gorgeous views of the New River Gorge.

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