Fayette Station Road, One-way scenic route in Fayette County, United States.
Fayette Station Road winds through an 8-mile path, descending into the New River Gorge with numerous switchbacks and mountain views.
The road served as the primary transportation route across the New River Gorge from 1873 until the construction of the New River Gorge Bridge in 1977.
Former mining settlements of Fayette and South Fayette along this road reflect the industrial development of West Virginia during the coal mining period.
The complete journey through Fayette Station Road takes approximately 45 minutes, with several designated areas for parking and river observation.
Three different hiking trails begin along this road, leading to viewpoints of both the historic Fayette Station Bridge and modern New River Gorge Bridge.
Location: Fayette County
Website: https://nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/fayette-station-road.htm
GPS coordinates: 38.06746,-81.07896
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:49
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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