Burnwood Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Pets are not permitted on this trail, so leave your dog at the campsite or choose a pet-friendly route instead.
Ticks are prolific in the New River Gorge from spring through fall — do a thorough check after walking through any brushy sections, and tuck your pants into your socks if you want to look ridiculous but stay bite-free.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Pair this with the nearby Long Point Trail for a satisfying half-day that mixes easy forest walking with dramatic gorge views — Burnwood makes a perfect warm-up or cool-down.
Visit in mid-to-late April when the spring ephemeral wildflowers carpet the forest floor. The old growth canopy creates ideal conditions for trillium, bloodroot, and Virginia bluebells before the leaves fill in.
Bring binoculars — the mature forest habitat draws woodpeckers, warblers, and the occasional pileated woodpecker drumming on a dead snag. Early morning visits before other hikers arrive give you the best chances.
