Hawks Nest State Park
49 Hawks Nest Park Rd, Ansted, WV 25812
370 acres · 4 miles of trails
Perched on cliffs in Ansted's Hawks Nest State Park overlooking New River Gorge, leashed dogs visit shaded overlooks and trails with water stations and trash cans. Parking and restrooms, plus an aerial tram, enhance access. Avoid hot days without shade cover.
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- Park
- Hawks Nest State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Ansted, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.1400, -81.1233
- Size
- 370 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 370 acres of room
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Dog policy
Cliff-edge park overlooking the New River Gorge with aerial tram. Leashed dogs welcome on overlooks and trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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