Endless Wall Trail
A forested rim trail to Diamond Point and multiple gorge overlooks above the New River.
Route overview
Endless Wall Trail in West Virginia.
The trail crosses Fern Creek, climbs through hemlock and rhododendron forest, and follows the sandstone rim near climbing areas and historic Nuttallburg resources. Diamond Point provides the best-known open view into the gorge.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- West Virginia
- Distance
- 3.86 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 130 m
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- point-to-point trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No entrance fee or ordinary individual day-hike permit. Both parking areas are small; roadside parking is prohibited and vehicles may be towed.
Safety context
Unprotected cliff edges, roots, wet rock, congestion, and narrow trail sections require full attention. Do not use cliff-side social paths or approach climbing anchors. Avoid a road walk when traffic or visibility makes it unsafe. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Unprotected cliff edges, roots, wet rock, congestion, and narrow trail sections require full attention. Do not use cliff-side social paths or approach climbing anchors. Avoid a road walk when traffic or visibility makes it unsafe.
Highlights
Endless Wall, Diamond Point, gorge overlook, New River Gorge Bridge, cliff trail
Why find a buddy
Match on point-to-point versus Diamond Point out-and-back plan, parking strategy, cliff comfort, pace, and turnaround time.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.