
9.1 mi
Distance
2,169 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 33m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Rend Trail is a loop trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, managed by the National Park Service, in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 9.1 miles long and gains 2,169 feet. It is in or next to Thurmond, West Virginia.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 327 ft |
| High point | 4.8 mi | 496 ft |
| End | 9.1 mi | 327 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Thurmond, WV · in or next to town
- County:
- Fayette County, WV
- Jurisdiction:
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:304-465-0508
- Address:104 Main Street · Glen Jean, WV · 25846
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

DunGlen Campsite
0.3 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Oak Hill, WV

New & Gauley River Adventures Camping
1 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Oak Hill, WV
Reservable
Stone Cliff Campground
1.6 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Oak Hill, WV

Ace Adventure Resort
1.7 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Oak Hill, WV
Private Reservable
Brooklyn Campground
3.5 mi awayNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Fayetteville, WV

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