Hawks Nest Rail Trail
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West Virginia · Fayette County

Hawks Nest Rail Trail

Rail trail along Mill Creek with bridges and waterfall views.

Rating
Length
3.8 mi
Difficulty
4
County
Fayette
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About This Trail

Rail trail along Mill Creek with bridges and waterfall views. 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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