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Hawks Nest State Park
55 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Tim
October 25, 2021
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, aerial tramway, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation. Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National Park and Preserve below.
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, aerial tramway, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation. Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which…
Thomas
April 1, 2021
Has tram in summer you can take down to bottom of gorge.
Colleen
January 14, 2017
Take the tram to the river to fish, hike, enjoy an airboat ride.
Rebecca
August 21, 2021
There is a tram that you can take down the mountain and a boat ride that you can take that goes under/ near the New River Gorge. Scenic overlooks and trails.
Robin
July 13, 2017
Hawksnest provides some of the most spectacular photographic opportunities, and views. A favorite of travelers. A challenging trip for motorcyclists.
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Location
49 Hawks Nest Rd
Ansted, WV