Big Branch Trail New River Road, Shady Spring, WV 25918
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Big Branch Trail is a serene and picturesque park located on New River Road in Shady Spring, West Virginia. This beautiful institution offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the great outdoors. With well-maintained trails that wind through lush forests and along babbling brooks, Big Branch Trail is the perfect destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and families looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, this park has something for everyone. Come explore the beauty of West Virginia at Big Branch Trail.
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"This is a beautiful wooded area with a small babbling brook. Big Branch Falls was a small trickle when I visited in mid August. The falls is about halfway through the two-mile long loop. This is one of the less scenic waterfalls in the New River Gorge area. Parking is across the street from the trail."
"Loved the half of the loop that followed the creek and had a little rock scramble. Lots of gnats & other bugs - wear repellent. lots of mud - wear boots."
"Hiking from river to the top of a mountain and down, crossing streams on rocks and logs, very beautiful...steep! Watch out for thorns, ticks, and poison ivy. I brought my dog and I'm glad i did She loved it, and i loved that she helped pull me up the steepest parts. I started the trail going to the right It's up up up Then starts to switch back and around. Then it follows and crosses the stream. Ample waterfalls, pools. Was grateful that at 2 points the were tiny signs with arrows making sure you don't veer off the trail. Definitely thought I'd lost the trail a couple of times. It's rugged! So worth it."
"We did this hike at 830am on a Saturday in mid June after a rainy Friday and we were the only people on the trail. This is a 2 mile loop trail that NPS labeled as strenuous. This may be moderate if you are more seasoned. If you turn left to start the loop, you will go uphill over rocky sometimes steep terrain with great waterfall views along a creek. Our kids (7, 5, 3) handled it mostly well with the youngest needing to hold a hand. It took us 2 hours with a mid way snack break and a couple other water breaks. Most of the trail allowed for 2 person wide walking. The tallest waterfall has a steep muddy walk down to the rocks which is worth it. Once you pass the halfway mark the trail is mostly smooth dirt but narrows at the end and runs close to the edge of the steep drop. This made me nervous with the kids. Make sure you take a snack or lunch to enjoy the view from the big rocks at the parking lot that edge right up to the New River. Very enjoyable trip!!! It is all shady on the hike but sunny at the rocks/parking lot and wear pants because there is a lot of poison ivy."
"I found this trail to be beautiful, but much harder than expected. Not for the novice hiker very steep!"
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