Midland Trail
Midland Trail is a National Scenic Byway in West Virginia. Within West Virginia it covers roughly 110 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Midland Trail with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
US-60, the Midland Trail, crosses West Virginia along a route used since pioneer days, passing through the dramatic New River country. It overlooks Hawks Nest, where the New River runs far below in its gorge, and runs near the New River Gorge Bridge and the wild whitewater of the Gauley and New rivers. Historic towns and mountain scenery line the way.
- Hawks Nest overlook
- New River Gorge
- New River Gorge Bridge
- whitewater country
- US-60
Designated for its recreational qualities
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Places to stop along Midland Trail
Kanawha Falls
A wide waterfall on the Kanawha River at Glen Ferris, beside a historic inn.
Hawks Nest State Park
A clifftop overlook high above the New River, with an aerial tram down to jet boat rides in the gorge.
WebsiteBabcock State Park
Home of the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the most photographed spots in the state.
WebsiteThe Greenbrier
A grand resort in White Sulphur Springs where guests can tour the once-secret Cold War bunker built for Congress.
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Where to Stay along Midland Trail
No campgrounds are listed close to Midland Trail yet, but there are rooms near the route.
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Photos of Midland Trail
What is a National Scenic Byway?
National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.