Trail run at Endless Wall
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Endless Wall Trail is and excellent place for a trail run but due to the volume of other hikers, this trail runner would recommend that this be an early morning location. The trail is easy to moderate for elevation change and if you make a loop and run on the road to connect the two parking areas, the loop will be approximately 3.0 miles in all. There are a few must sees and that is a detour off the main trail and follow the sign for Diamond Point. The view is amazing.
Endless Wall is a delightful trail. Hikers are drawn to this amazing location for the views that look down in the gorge from the cliff edge and for the rich forest. The trail is listed as easy to moderate due to the elevation change. The trail is listed as 2.4 miles but in order to make it back to your vehicle, you would have to either cautiously walk along the road or choose the safer option of hiking out to the Diamond Point Overlook and then return to your parking location by retracing the same path. Trail Running This a much loved trail at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve so it may not be the best fit for a trail run due to the volume of others on the trail and the narrow trail width to get around other hikers. If you go early in the morning, you may be able to avoid the crowds. The Endless Wall Trail is an uneven terrain with only a slight change in elevation. There are many tree roots and rocks scattered along the trail, so stay alert if out for a run. The views into the gorge are spectacular and will inspire all outdoor enthusiasts.
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60-120 Minutes
The trail is 2.4 miles from trailhead to trailhead. It is recommended to use the trail as an out-and-back from whichever parking lot you start, which is approximately 1.0 to 1.2 miles out to Diamond Point Overlook. If you choose to run the entire trail as a one-way, there will be an additional 0.5 mile run/walk along Lansing-Edmond Road. Lansing Edmond Road is narrow and there is not much space to travel safely along the edge of the road, so it is with caution that visitors walk along this roadway.
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The terrain is rugged and has a few uneven steps. There can be obstacles in the trail such as tree roots and or rocks. The elevation change on this trail is noted as easy to moderate. The Endless Wall Trail is heavily trafficked and there are several narrow widths along the trail so this would not be recommended on a busy visitation day for a trail run. There are compost toilets at both trailheads.
Yes — Pets are allowed in all areas of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as long as they are kept on a leash of 6 feet or less. Please you pick up after your pet.
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This trail is open to all ages.
Endless Wall, Nuttall Trailhead
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