Spotted Salamander Trail

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West Virginia · Kanawha County

Spotted Salamander Trail

Short nature trail for family hiking and wildlife spotting.

Rating

Length

0.8 mi

Difficulty

3

County

Kanawha

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Hawks Nest Overlook Trail

Short paved path to the iconic overlook.

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Hawks Nest Cliffside Trail

Rugged out-and-back with steep drop-off sections.

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Hawks Nest Lovers Leap Trail

Short stepped trail to a dramatic New River overlook.

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About This Trail

Wheelchair-accessible paved loop in Kanawha State Forest featuring guide ropes for visually impaired visitors and braille interpretive signs. Two wooden bridges cross Davis Creek through spotted salamander habitat, just six miles from Charleston.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.2867, -81.6162

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Getting There

From Charleston, WV, take I-64 east to Kanawha State Forest. Follow Kanawha State Forest Road south to the park entrance. The Spotted Salamander Trail is accessible from the main trailhead area.

Nearby Trails

Hawks Nest Overlook Trail

Short paved path to the iconic overlook.

Hawks Nest Cliffside Trail

Rugged out-and-back with steep drop-off sections.

Hawks Nest Lovers Leap Trail

Short stepped trail to a dramatic New River overlook.

Hawks Nest GSYP Canyon Trail

Steep scenic descent from lodge area to the New River.

Hawks Nest Park Loop Trail

Easy wooded loop near the CCC pavilion.

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