New River / Greenbrier Valley · Fayette County

Where to stay near Long Point Trail

The Long Point Trail is a 1.6-mile route each way from Newton Road outside Fayetteville to a rock spine that juts into the New River Gorge with a head-on view of the bridge. It is the most direct hike to a bridge overlook on the south rim and is mostly flat with a short rocky descent at the end. It is also open to mountain bikes as far as the final spur.

Places to stay near Long Point Trail

We're still adding properties near Long Point Trail.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Fayetteville , New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Lansing .

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Where should you stay near Long Point Trail?

Long Point Trail has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Long Point Trail is known for its cabins, campgrounds and hotels. Until listings go live here, Fayetteville, Lansing and Oak Hill are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Birding, Rock Climbing

Nearby attractions

  • New River Gorge Bridge

    A steel arch bridge carrying US 19 for 3,030 feet across the New River Gorge, 876 feet above the water. It opened in 1977 and is the site of Bridge Day each October.

Long Point Trail: what people ask

How hard is the Long Point Trail?
It is about 3.2 miles round trip on mostly level ground with a short steep rocky section near the overlook. Most hikers take about 90 minutes.
Is Long Point the best view of the New River Gorge Bridge?
It is the closest head-on view from the south rim. Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail and the Canyon Rim boardwalk are the other main options.
Where should I stay near Long Point Trail?
We're still adding properties near Long Point Trail. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Fayetteville, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Lansing.
What is there to do near Long Point Trail?
Long Point Trail is a good base for hiking, mountain biking, birding and rock climbing. New River Gorge Bridge is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Long Point Trail?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Long Point Trail?
Fayetteville, Lansing and Oak Hill are all good alternatives if Long Point Trail is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Long Point Trail?
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Arrowhead Bike Farm are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.