WV-39 Gauley Mountain
WV-39 runs 106 miles east-west across Fayette, Nicholas, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas counties, climbing over Gauley Mountain from Gauley Bridge (junction with US-60) through Summersville and Marlinton to the Virginia state line near Minnehaha Springs. The road traverses deep Monongahela National Forest, crosses multiple Appalachian ridges with sustained elevation changes, and passes near the Cranberry Wilderness. The western terminus at Gauley Bridge puts riders immediately adjacent to Hawks Nest State Park and the New River Gorge.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Rimel
Small community at the western start of the route in Pocahontas County, a quiet launching point into the Allegheny Highlands.
Minnehaha Springs
Tiny mountain community near the headwaters of the Greenbrier River, offering a peaceful early stop with scenic surroundings.
Richwood
Small Appalachian town at the midpoint of the route with services, food options, and access to the Monongahela National Forest.
Summersville
Larger town with full services including fuel, food, and lodging, also close to Summersville Lake and the New River Gorge region.
Gomart
Fuel stop near the route's end in Gauley Bridge, a practical last chance to top off before finishing the ride.
Gauley Bridge
Historic town at the confluence of the Gauley and New Rivers, marking the eastern terminus of this mountain crossing.
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