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Summary: This hike will take you from McKeever Lodge to the Canyon Rim Center where you can enjoy an incredible tram ride to the bottom of the canyon. Along the way you will visit Heritage Point, with an awesome view of the canyon was well as the Mountain Creek lodge and the Bluestone River below. You will start on the River Trail (which will optionally lead you all the way to the bottom of the Canyon though a river crossing is required) near McKeever Lodge. This is a nice, wide trail, though due to heavy horse traffic it can be quite muddy during rainy seasons. At the intersection with Canyon Rim Trail, head right to descend to Heritage Point, the view is well worth the climb back out. Back to Canyon Rim Center you can take a break, have a snak, and do some gift shopping. Then be sure to enjoy the Tram ride to the canyon bottom for even more trail exploration on the lower River Trail or Farley Loop trail. Trailhead: This circuit is located within Pipestem State Park. The main entrance to Pipestem is located off of WV 20, between Hinton and Princeton. The main road will lead McKeever Lodge and the Arboretum, either of which will provide for good parking. The trailhead for River Trail can be found to the Southwest of the lodge, just past the swingset. (Lat:37.53081 Lon:-80.99192) Trail Guides for Pipestem McKeever to Heritage Point and Canyon Rim: Pipestem Resort State Park Web Site by WV Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV State Parks) Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Talbert, who has posted 20 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Ronnie on 4/15/2007 This is my favorite hike in southern WV. I like to ride the tram down, cross the river and climb to Heritage Point on the River Trail. This allows you to park at the Lodge or Canyon Rim and is a great way to spend 3-4 hours. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: West Virginia Hiking, West Virginia Trails, West Virginia Hikes, Summers County Hiking, Summers County Trails, Summers County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
