Island in the Sky Trail, Fayette County West Virginia Hiking Trails

Trailhead at Grist Mill or at small parking lot in the sharp curve along the road to Boley Lake. Trail is moderately difficult and mostly uphill, if starting at Grist Mill: Easy and mostly level if starting at sharp curve. High cliff area with beautiful vistas.

Babcock State Park is easily accessible from Beckley and points south by following US 19 north.
At the US Rt. 60 exit travel east 10 miles to State Rt. 41 South. Babcock's campground is 2 miles south of Rt.60 at Clifftop, while the main park entrance is 2 miles south of Clifftop.

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