United States West Virginia

Hawks Nest

A small community known for its state park and a tragic tunnel construction disaster related to industrial silica exposure in the 1930s.

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Hawk’s Nest Aerial Tramway offers unreal view of the surrounding New River Gorge National Park. When back on the ground, grab a pole and try your hand at the river’s most fruitful activity: fishing. The New River has a variety of fish, but some of the most common are smallmouth bass, walleye, and trout.

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Hawks Nest Articles

  • New River Gorge National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023

    With 53 miles of free-flowing white water cutting through sandstone cliffs as high as 1000 feet tall, New River Gorge National Park is the adventure hub of West Virginia—but not everyone knows that yet. Recently added to the U.S’s prestigious list of national parks, this spot is bound to see a huge spike in popularity […]

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