Midland Trail
Places to Visit
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Located near Hawk's Nest State Park, Ansted has a Civil War Museum and many other interesting attractions.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located on U.S. 60 about 50 miles southeast of Charleston.
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At Babcock State Park you'll find a variety activities to interest every traveler.
Location: Midland Trail
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Canyon Rim Visitor Center (WV)
The Canyon Rim Visitor Center houses interpretive exhibits that make connections between the natural, the New River area, and the cultural/historical, the region's mining communities.
Distance from byway: 2 mi / 3.2 km Travel time: 5 minutes Directions: Travel southwest from Hico toward Fayetteville on WV-19
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Culture abounds on the grounds of the capitol where visitors will be able to find specialty shops, sample homemade apple butter, and hear traditional dulcimer, banjo, and guitar music.
Location: US Highway 60
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The scenic intersection of US 60 and Route 16 is known for the only remaining switchback curve on the Midland Trail.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located just northwest of Ansted at U.S. 60 and SR 16.
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A 4 acre river side/road side park named for former resident Daniel Boone. Visitors can see the historic Craik-Patton house built in 1834 and a reproduction log cabin.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located on U.S. 60 just east of Charleston.
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The road offers breathtaking views of the gorge and of the underside of the New River Gorge Bridge.
Distance from byway: 2 mi / 3.2 km Travel time: 5 minutes Directions: travel southwest of Hico
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The city Fayetteville and the Fayette Plateau is an outdoor adventure Mecca with an impressive historic district.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located just south of the byway on Route 19.
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There is a tourist and local craft center along with a railroad and Civil War museum. Nearby is the scenic Cathedral Falls.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about ten miles northwest of Ansted on U.S. 60.
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Gauley River National Recreational Area (WV)
The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: From Hico, follow SR-19 to Summersville.
