Thurmond-Southside Trail
Oak Hill, West Virginia
7.4 mi
Distance
2,431 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Thurmond-Southside Trail is an out-and-back trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, managed by the National Park Service, in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is 7.4 miles long. The nearest town is Cunard, West Virginia, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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 | 314 ft |
| High point | 6.6 mi | 345 ft |
| End | 7.4 mi | 314 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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:
- Cunard, WV · about 1 mi away
- 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.
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