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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Babcock Old Sewell Trail

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Island in the Sky Trail

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About This Trail

Following the south side of Mill Creek on a former coal-car railway, this nearly 2-mile trail passes two old rail trestles, a 20-foot waterfall, and remnants of a 1920s coal mine. Gravel and dirt surfaces wind between rocky cliff faces and the creek, with cascades and riffles throughout.

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.

Nearby Trails

Babcock Mountain Health Trail

Short scenic trail near Manns Creek picnic area.

Babcock Old Sewell Trail

Historic rail grade route to former mining town ruins.

Island in the Sky Trail

Rocky short trail near iconic Babcock scenery.

Babcock Rocky Trail

Short but steep CCC-era stone stair connector.

Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk

Accessible boardwalk with panoramic views of New River Gorge.

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