AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Midland Trail

West Virginia
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
New River Gorge Bridge · Public Domain. Photo by A. E. Crane · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Begin at the State Capitol and travel through Malden, boyhood home of Booker T. Washington. Then continue through white-water mountain country and the breathtaking scenery of New River Gorge and Hawks Nest State Park. On the eastern end, encounter colonial Lewisburg, and the oldest golf course in the US.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Travelers will find a scenic view and photo opportunity of the New River Gorge Bridge from the Fayette Station Road Bridge.
New River Gorge Bridge
Public Domain. Photo by A. E. Crane · Photo credits
Tucked backed amongst the trees is the Canyon River Visitor Center at the New River Gorge National Scenic River.
Canyon River Visitor Center
Public Domain. Photo by A. E. Crane · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.