Southside Trail
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayette County, WV
Out-and-back trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayette County, WV. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.8 mi (22.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,086 ft (331 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite: Brooklyn Campground 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Red Ash Coke Ovens 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Rush Run Coke Ovens 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Southside Trail
How long is Southside Trail?
Southside Trail is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 35 min. It climbs 210 ft (64 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,086 ft (331 m).
How hard is Southside Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Southside Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Southside Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Southside Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Southside Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Southside Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Truman Lake Trail Fayette County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Sunset Trail Fayette County · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Conveyor Trail New River Gorge National Park and Preserve · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Clovis Trail New River Gorge National Park and Preserve · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
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