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1.5 miles
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-320 ft
Descent
00:25:47
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
1,702 ft
Altitude min
1,958 ft
Altitude max
1,958 ft
Altitude start
1,703 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1,798 ft
Distance climb
4,675 ft
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat
00:25:47
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Long Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Fayetteville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64974 in Trail Running
    • #2684 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

The quintessential New River Gorge view from Long Point and beautiful sunset spot. This trail traverses field and forest on the way to a rock outcrop (Long Point) with panoramic views of the gorge and New River Gorge Bridge. The last 0.2 miles to the overlook is for hiking only. Most of this trail lazily descends through the forest, but it does include one steep section just before you arrive at the point. *Mountain bikes are permitted on all but the last 0.2 miles. Cyclists should note that this trail is frequented by groups of friends and families with small children walking side-by-side along this trail. Please be aware of other trail users, ride slowly and cautiously, control your speed and communicate clearly and politely to pass.

source: National Park Service
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Last 0.2 miles are closed to bikes. This trail is very popular among hikers and families.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 28, 2025 @ 1:53pm (America/New_York)
Oct 28, 2025
May 12, 2024 @ 2:31pm
May 12, 2024
Trail is a mud pit. very crowded and not fun to ride. you can no longer ride out to the point with your bicycle. The last quarter mile has a...
Oct 15, 2022 @ 11:57am
Oct 15, 2022
 This trail contains several small muddy areas. This causes hikers and riders to widen the trail. It needs maintenance to lessen the impact and...
Sep 23, 2022 @ 6:37am
Sep 23, 2022
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        Directions to long-point trailhead (38.041840, -81.078120)

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        This Is the Most Underrated State for Outdoor Adventure
        Jul 14, 2024 from outsideonline.com
        The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Point

        ▼ Where is Long Point located?
        Long Point is located in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.04184, -81.07812.
        ▼ How hard is Long Point?
        Long Point is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Point?
        Long Point has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 320 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,702 ft to 1,958 ft.
        ▼ How long is Long Point?
        Long Point is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is mixed.

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