We’re blessed with some beautiful country at our fingertips here in West Virginia, and we know it. One spot that every West Virginian holds particularly dear is the New River Gorge, especially the area that includes the Endless Wall and the New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville. We know you’ve all taken the opportunity to stop at the New River Gorge Bridge Visitors Center and overlook…but have you ever seen the gorge from the vantage point of Beauty Mountain? If you answered no to that question, it’s high time to remedy that.

The New River, and the gorge it cuts through, is one of the most impressive natural wonders in the state of West Virginia. We don't make that claim lightly, because we know all about all the gorgeous places there are hiding throughout the state. But still, there's something extra special about the New River Gorge.
Mark Wooldridge/Google Maps
And while there are many spots along the New River Gorge where you can sit and enjoy the sight of this impressive canyon, there's only one Beauty Mountain.
Trover/Google Maps
The short, easy Beauty Mountain Trail, located on Beauty Mountain Road beyond the Headhouse Trailhead, is an under-rated option that holds quite a reward for those who seek it out.
Marissa White/Google Maps

Related Stories

This Speakeasy Hidden In A Bed & Breakfast In West Virginia Is Perfect For A Date Night

This Speakeasy Hidden In A Bed & Breakfast In West Virginia Is Perfect For A Date Night

 One Of The Country's Most Impressive Rest Stops Is Hiding Right Here In West Virginia

One Of The Country's Most Impressive Rest Stops Is Hiding Right Here In West Virginia

 The Whole Family Could Spend An Entire Day Having A Blast At Reed's In West Virginia

The Whole Family Could Spend An Entire Day Having A Blast At Reed's In West Virginia
In fact, one might well argue that Beauty Mountain is the most appropriately named peak in the whole Mountain State...
Marissa White/Google Maps
...especially if you time your visit to catch the moment when the sun is flaming violently along the far horizon. But even if you miss dawn on the mountain, the hike is still well worth the effort at any time of day.
Trover/Google Maps
You may even share the canyon rim with an adventurous rock climber or two.
Gareth Prisk/Google Maps
So come on out to the rim of the New River Gorge along the Beauty Mountain Trail, stroll through thick forest and past jagged boulders, and carefully find a perch overlooking this magnificent gouge in our beautiful state.
Butterfly Da Redneckgurl CRS/Google Maps

For directions to the Beauty Mountain Trailhead from Fayetteville, check this Google Map. And to enjoy another gorgeous hike along the rim of the New River Gorge, try the nearby Endless Wall Trail.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Featured Addresses
Beauty Mountain Trail, Fayetteville, WV 25840, USA