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Old 04-02-2009, 04:21 AM
 
Location: Western Pennsylvania
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Be sure to stop at the New River Gorge Bridge, which is just a few miles away from Hawks Nest.
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Old 04-02-2009, 06:44 AM
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Location: Warrenton, VA
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You can hike down to the river from Hawks Nest, they have a nice trail that used to be an old railroad track. They offer boat rides (for a fee) up the river to see the NR Gorge Bridge from "down under". Worth the trip, and if the hike back up is too much for you ride the ski lift chair sort of thing!
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Old 04-02-2009, 06:20 PM
 
Location: Highland Heights, KY
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How many miles is the hike?
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:56 AM
 
Location: Western Pennsylvania
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Can't be over a few hundred feet (horizontal), but it's about 1000 ft vertical!
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Old 04-03-2009, 07:30 AM
 
Location: Winfield, WV
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If your looking for a nice, level hike, go to the Hawks Nest visitors center, and get a map for the Endless Wall Trail. It's a hike along the rim of the Mountain, and has spectacular views.
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Old 04-04-2009, 07:19 PM
 
Location: Highland Heights, KY
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Thanks for all the info guys. It really helped.
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Old 04-06-2009, 01:07 PM
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Location: Warrenton, VA
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Hollister, I am not good at measureing how big things are. It is an easy hike/walk. You are young, I am 50+ and fluffy and I did it with no problem. Go for it!!
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Old 04-06-2009, 01:21 PM
 
Location: Charleston, WV
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If you are going to Hawk's Nest - do NOT miss the nearby quirky little place called the Mystery Hole. Just takes about 10-15 minutes. Can't describe it but is well worth seeing.
Mystery Hole
Mystery Hole, Ansted, West Virginia
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Old 04-06-2009, 09:32 PM
 
Location: Highland Heights, KY
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If you are going to Hawk's Nest - do NOT miss the nearby quirky little place called the Mystery Hole. Just takes about 10-15 minutes. Can't describe it but is well worth seeing.
Mystery Hole
Mystery Hole, Ansted, West Virginia

What the heck is that lol?
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Old 04-07-2009, 01:41 AM
 
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Don't miss the 'Mystery Hole...You can brag about that for the rest of your life!
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