How hard is Long Point Trail?

National Park Service rates it not rated by the park.

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National Park Service · New River Gorge

Long Point Trail

A rock promontory with the head-on view of the New River Gorge Bridge.

Part of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

The park groups its trails by what they reach — rim views, historic mine sites, the river itself — rather than rating them by difficulty. Rim trails are level walking on old grades; anything dropping to the river gains that height back on the way out.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve guide

Other trails in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Endless Wall Trail 2.2–2.6 mi · Not rated by the park

Grandview Rim Trail 3.2 mi · Not rated by the park

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Long Point Trail

Part of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Other trails in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Guides, shuttles and lodging near this trailhead

Almost Heaven Swings