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Babcock State Park

Babcock State Park, West Virginia
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Babcock State Park is a beautiful park located along the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve at Danese, West Virginia, United States. The park is home to one of the most popular attractions and a fully functional replica of a 19th century mill, the Glade Creek Grist Mill. The park spans 4127 acres of calm mountainous scenery that features a fast running stream in a boulder scattered canyon, alpine vistas, and seasonal wildflowers. 

These photos are from our visit to Babcock State Park on May 26th, 2023. We stopped here for a couple of hours after hiking to the Endless Wall Trail in the New River Gorge National Park. 

Babcock State Park, West Virginia
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Quick Facts and Tips

  • The address is 486, Babcock Road, Clifftop, West Virginia. 
  • The park is 20 miles southeast of the New River Gorge Bridge.
  • Admission to the park is free.
  • The park is open year-round, but some facilities may be closed during the winter months. 
  • The official Park Website is Babcock State Park. 
  • The mill is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
  • Campsites and Cabins are available.
  • Try to visit during the week days to avoid crowds.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water and snacks. 
  • The picnic tables and restrooms are available.
  • It is a great place to go hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, and boating.
  • Worth visiting if you are around the New River Gorge area.
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Hawks Nest State Park

View from Lovers Leap Trail
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Hawks Nest State Park is a beautiful state park located in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The park offers stunning views of the New River Gorge and surrounding mountains. Hawks Nest is best known for its scenic clifftop overlook. This overlook along the U.S. Route 60 provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National Park and Preserve below. The park is well maintained with clean facilities and well maintained trails.

These photos are from our visit to Hawks Nest State Park on May 27th, 2023.

View from Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
View from Lovers Leap Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
View from Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
View from Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Overlook Trail
Hawks Nest Historic Area
Hawks Nest Historic Area
Hawks Nest Historic Area
Lovers Leap Trail, near the Hawks Nest Lodge
View from Lovers Leap Trail
View from Lovers Leap Trail
Lovers Leap Trail, near the Hawks Nest Lodge
View from Lovers Leap Trail
View from Lovers Leap Trail
Lovers Leap Trail
Lovers Leap Trail, near the Hawks Nest Lodge
Lovers Leap Trail,
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Quick Facts and Tips

  • The address is 49 Hawks Nest Park Rd, Ansted, West Virginia and is just 10 miles north of the New River Gorge Bridge.
  • Admission to the park is free.
  • The park is open year-round, but some facilities may be closed during the winter months.
  • The official Park Website is Hawks Nest State Park. 
  • The Park offers a variety of hiking trails with impressive views. Some of the most popular trails include the Hawk Nest Overlook Trail, Cliffside Trail, Lovers Leap Trail, and the Hawks Nest Lake Trail.
  • There is an aerial tramway that takes visitors from the top of the cliff to the bottom of the gorge, offering stunning views of the river and the surrounding mountains. The tram is open from May 1 to October 31 and it costs $6/kid and $8/adult. 
  • Campsites are available.
  • Try to visit during the week days to avoid crowds.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water and snacks. 
  • There is a historic lodge, gift shop and a restaurant.
  • Restrooms and picnic tables are available.
  • It is a great place to go jet boat touring, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, rafting and boating.
  • Worth visiting if you are around the New River Gorge area and is a great place to spend a weekend.