Hawks Nest Fisherman's Trail
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West Virginia · Fayette County

Hawks Nest Fisherman's Trail

Easy lakeside trail with views toward Hawks Nest Dam.

Rating
Length
1.0 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Fayette
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About This Trail

Easy lakeside trail with views toward Hawks Nest Dam. This trail is part of the SecretFalls West Virginia expansion set focused on state and national park hiking.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.1284, -81.1211
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead in hawks nest state park. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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