We planned to see as many waterfalls as we could in the Fayetteville area and Wolf Creek Falls is…read moreone of them. We accessed the falls via the Kaymoor trailhead. You just have to hike a short distance on the Kaymoor Trail from the trailhead. You will cross over a creek on a small bridge. It had been raining for a couple of days prior, so the waterfall was flowing really nicely. The unique thing about this waterfall is that a lot of the rocks had moss on them. It also continues to fall underneath the trail path. Definitely a nice waterfall to see, and a short hike from trailhead. The path is not paved though, so not stroller friendly. Get outside and enjoy friends!

This part of the national park is the remnants of an old mining town. One has the option of driving…read moredown into the gorge on a narrow gravel road, or braving the mountainside on foot. A short walk gets you to a splendid old mine, but from there, it is quite an endeavor getting down, with a windy, narrow, slippery trail. When the trail flattens out, it was overgrown, and I definitely would recommend maximum bug spray on this trip. I'm pretty patient with the limitations of this park, but this site got on my nerves a bit; I would hope that an NPS budget would be able to produce easier access. I would strongly dissuade anyone with children, pets, or any limitations in mobility or fitness from attempting the footpath down to Nuttallberg. The village consists mostly of stone foundations barely visible through the undergrowth. The main attraction is something called a "coal tipple", the name of which has a folksy ring to it that oddly contrasts the industrial science that went into it. Indeed, the whole site is full of dynamic clashes in historical phenomena. I have photographed most of the signage around the town, although I skipped the "seldom seen" area. I was running low on water and it didn't seem that exciting, so I let it live up to its name. At the bottom parking lot, there is an outhouse but no running water or electricity, and if anything goes wrong you'll struggle to get a wireless signal in most of the gorge (although I still managed to get some annoying emails somewhere along my walk). Modern train tracks run by, but notably there is no real river access here. By comparison, Thurmond is much more user-friendly, and the river there is accessible by foot. I wish the Nuttallberg site was a little more developed, though the sight of nature quietly retaking a once-thriving hotbed of industry is worth seeing.

You can find the trailhead to this trail, off the Fayette Station Road. We found it by chance as we…read morewere doing the scenic driving tour that the park ranger recommended (there is an audio that you can play doing this drive on the NPS app). It's marked as moderate to strenuous. We walked up the right side of the trail to see the huge rock formations, but looks like this trail is made for climbers! We saw all sorts of chalk marks and hooks. We also did explore the left side of the trail. There is a staircase made of big rocks, and then, there was a rope to climb, but it had been raining and we were with our kids and didn't really have proper gear, so we climb up it. According to the reviews on the All Trails app, there is a view? Pro tip: Download the NPS parks app and tap on the New River Gorge Park page and tap on Fayetteville area hikes. This trail is marked just Bridge Trail, despite the trailhead marker sign. Lots of info on parks in general! And you'll also find the audio of the driving tour that we did. Be safe and enjoy, Friends!

Great view from the top. Not really a trail though you can ascend using the rope to pull yourself…read moreup. Most repel down. 100' tall with nice bridge views

The riverfront in Charleston is very artificial, with a high riverbank necessary, it seems, to…read moreprotect the town from flooding. The park here contains some sidewalks both at street level as well as closer to (but not on) the water, as well as an amphitheater and a few other facilities. I visited once when the street was closed to make way for a festival; festivals are nice but the notion of closing a street rather than having a real park seemed not that great. When there's no event going on, it's not the most happening place. Some work has been done on the area, and perhaps more will be done.

It is a nice recreational area along the Kanawah Blvd. On Fridays, there are food trucks and a DJ…read morelive with great music. You can stroll down for a while, grab something eat, and enjoy the breeze from the river. It has a beautiful view. Also, there are public bathrooms, very clean, and an area with tables and a playground for kids. If you are visiting, I suggest walk around the area and check-it out.

Great walking trail. Scenic look outs. Beautiful waterfalls and old mill with a tour- Grist Mill…read more Small shop with souvenirs and restrooms.

Did a quick stopover on the way to Hawk's Nest SP, and wow, this place is beautiful! One of the…read moremost frequently visited state parks in WV and it's easy to see why! The grist mill is absolutely iconic, sitting atop a picturesque waterfall. The park has a mountain lake for water activities, plenty of trails, and even cabins for longer stays! There's an Almost Heaven swing right by the mill and visitor's center, and the CCC stonework is stunning. The New River Gorge bridge is about 20-30 minutes away depending on how well you drive on mountain roads, and there's plenty to do in the area for a fun weekend or even longer! I will definitely be back myself!

This is the best place for views of the Charleston area and the capitol dome.read more

We are visiting from out of town and this has been the highlight for my six year old. He has asked…read moreto come every day. There is a bunch of playground equipment and even a splash pad. The splash pad has a covered picnic area right by it, so parents don't have to sit in the hot sun! There is also free sunscreen. Definitely recommend this playground. We were truly pleasantly surprised!

We had a great time! Holly and the crew were very helpful and friendly! Would suggest you bring a…read moredrink in a Yeti cup - to keep it cool , plus you need a lid. There is a basket between the seats, but no cup coasters.

Fun and unique experience…read more We booked several months in advance. The place is in the middle of nowhere so be prepared and bring food and drinks. You end up in a large parking lot and there is a store you check in at. They have bathrooms and some gift shop items. Plus several places to take pictures while you are waiting. You are given a brief safety demonstration and then are assigned a cart. Even though you go out as a group you are spread out and it feels like a solo experience. We were surprised by how fast the carts get going. It is very much like a train with all the noises and vibrations. Some people bought cushions to sit on. You travel along a river so it was very scenic. With beautiful fall foliage views. After traveling about 6 miles you stop for a quick break while they turn the carts around. There is seating and a river to view and have a quick snack. Then you are back on the cart for your return trip. Staff was great!