Big Branch Trail

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West Virginia · Summers County

Big Branch Trail

Waterfall-focused hike in the Sandstone area of New River Gorge.

Rating

Length

2.0 mi

Difficulty

5

County

Summers

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Stone Cliff Trail

Riverside and rail-grade route through Stone Cliff section.

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Big Buck Trail

Short easy New River Gorge forest loop option.

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About This Trail

Cascading through a ravine of layered shale, limestone, and sandstone, Big Branch creates over a dozen waterfalls including the 30-foot Big Branch Falls. This strenuous 2-mile loop in New River Gorge requires three rocky stream crossings and rewards spring visitors with abundant wildflowers.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.7775, -80.9084

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead in new river gorge national park preserve. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Burnwood Trail

Old-growth forest hike in the Thurmond-Stone Cliff area.

Stone Cliff Trail

Riverside and rail-grade route through Stone Cliff section.

Big Buck Trail

Short easy New River Gorge forest loop option.

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Historic mine-area route in New River Gorge.

Headhouse Trail

Trail to preserved industrial-era coal headhouse remains.

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