Valley College of Technology Travel Information (Beckley, WV)

Army Camp Campground A name like Army Camp leads you to believe this location has been camped on for some time. During World War II, the Army Corps of Engineers built bridges over the New River for training. Many of the c... Beckley, WV

Glade Creek Campground The New River Gorge National River is the recreational centerpiece for this part of West Virginia. It is 53 miles of free-flowing water that runs mildly in some places and radically in others, creatin... Beckley, WV

New River Gorge of West Virginia Sometimes there’s no overstating the obvious—this is a gorgeous place. The natural beauty coupled with the man-made attractions makes for a not-to-be-missed West Virginia experience. The natural drama... Thurmond, WV

New Winterplace Flat Top Mountain is home to New Winterplace—West Virginia’s southernmost and only ski area outside the expansive Monongahela National Forest. The 25-year-old resort is located between the towns of Be... Flat Top, WV

Pipestem Resort State Park & New River Gorge: West Virginia Jewels Once synonymous with coal mining, steel manufacturing, and gaping ecological destruction, West Virginia today is deservedly famous for the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains chain that runs its lengt... Beckley, WV

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Piney Creek: Beckley to McCreery (Distance: 5.8 mi) This tiny tributary of the New falls off the plateau near Beckley. After passing the Beckley sewage plant, which adds more than volume, only an active coal mine and the railroad tracks indicate civili...

Beckley, WV - Whitewater Paddling - length:12 mi

Glade Creek to Kates Fall Trail (Distance: 8.5 mi) A picturesque streamside hike from the banks of the New River to the rim of the gorge. Perhaps better known for white-water rafting and rock climbing, the New River Gorge National River contains more ...

Beckley, WV - Hiking - length:11.2 mi

Kates Plateau to Polls Plateau Trail Loop (Distance: 8.5 mi) A physically easy hike made difficult by winding, branching trails. Most visitors to the New River Gorge National River congregate near the New River Bridge area, where climbing and rafting dominate, ...

Beckley, WV - Hiking - length:12 mi

Glade Creek Trail (Distance: 8.7 mi) Situated in the heart of West Virginia’s pristine New River Gorge National River, the Glade Creek Trail (out-and-back only) has something for everyone. Once a narrow gauge railroad corridor used to ha...

Glen Jean, WV - Rail-Trails - length:6 mi

Glade Creek: Pinch Creek to New River (Distance: 9.5 mi) This classic stream was “discovered” by West Virginia paddlers in the 1980s. It’s tight, steep, and technical, so great care is required. Allow plenty of time if you’re unfamiliar with this run.

McCreery, WV - Whitewater Paddling - length:6 mi

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Black Knight Black Knight Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 3175 yards, par 36 1.5 miles from center of Valley College of Technology

Brier Patch The Brier Patch Golf Links, LLC Public, 18 holes 7017 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Valley College of Technology

Woodhaven Woodhaven Golf Course Public, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 5.3 miles from center of Valley College of Technology

Grandview Grandview Country Club Public, 18 holes 6834 yards, par 72 5.6 miles from center of Valley College of Technology

Cobb The Resort At Glade Springs Public, 18 holes 6844 yards, par 71 6.4 miles from center of Valley College of Technology

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