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West Virginia State Parks · New River Gorge

Bluestone Turnpike Trail

Runs the Bluestone River all the way to Bluestone State Park, following an old turnpike route through the gorge.

Getting to the trailhead

Begins at the Farley Loop and River Trail junction in Pipestem Resort State Park

Part of Pipestem Resort State Park

On the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, where every trail worth walking descends: the park publishes 500-foot drops to the river and an 8.5-mile through-route to Bluestone State Park.

Pipestem Resort State Park guide

Other trails in Pipestem Resort State Park

River Trail 5.25 mi · Moderate to difficult
Canyon Rim Trail 0.7 mi · Easy to moderate
Farley Loop 3 mi · Moderate
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