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Turkey Spur Rock via Grandview Rim Trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
The Grandview Rim Trail leading to Turkey Spur Rock offers a truly rewarding hike in New River Gorge National Park. Starting at the Main Overlook, the trail winds through lush forests and along the rim of the gorge, providing frequent stops to admire breathtaking views of the deep river valley below. The highlight of the journey is Turkey Spur, where a climb up about 150 stairs rewards hikers with a stunning 360-degree panorama, showcasing the gorge's dramatic bends—particularly magical during the fall. It's a peaceful and scenic adventure, perfect for anyone who loves expansive vistas and a moderate challenge. #Hiking #River #Forest #Nature #Rock
- Distance: 5.5 Km
- Elevation gain: 150 m
- Maximum elevation: 762 m
- Elevation loss: 150 m
- Minimum elevation: 702 m
- Moving time: 1 h 25 m
- Moving speed: 3.9 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 10.0 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 35 m
- Global speed: 3.4 Km/h
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- Distance: 5.5 Km
- Elevation gain: 150 m
- Maximum elevation: 762 m
- Elevation loss: 150 m
- Minimum elevation: 702 m
- Moving time: 1 h 25 m
- Moving speed: 3.9 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 10.0 Km/h
- Total time: 1 h 35 m
- Global speed: 3.4 Km/h
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Name: Turkey Spur Rock via Grandview Rim Trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
End: Grandview Rim Trail, Royal, Raleigh County, West Virginia, 25907, United States (37.82987 -81.06361)
Coordinates: 37.82987 -81.06716 37.84846 -81.06126
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