This tour has 15 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 

• Reliable sneakers
• Comfortable hiking clothes
• Water bottle
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses and/or hat
• Snacks
• Cash
• Car charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount

There are no entrance fees on this tour! However, plan to spend $10-$15 per person on meals. 

The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, however there are many stops with varying hours. Check out the hours of operation for stops on the tour below: 

• Canyon Rim Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm year round. 
• Sandstone Visitor Center hours may vary depending on season; it is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily from April through October; open weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from November through March. All visitor centers are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day). 
• Grandview and Thurmond Depot are seasonal visitor centers, open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and sometimes intermittently after Labor Day, depending on staffing.
• Babcock State Park is open year round, but the Glade Creek Grist Mill is open seasonally, from May through October.

Yes! The tour has six starting points:

• North of Beckley, WV, on Route 19
• East of Beckley, WV, on I-64 East
• I-64 near Sam Black Church
• Route 19 by Summersville Lake, and
• Route 60 by Hawks Nest State Park 
• Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Fayetteville.

But if you want to join along the route, just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you start.

If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points, you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience

Yes, this tour is available to take clockwise and counterclockwise.

Shaka Guide isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s like having a local tour guide in your pocket.

As you walk, the app shares stories, history, local insights, and directions based on where you are. We’ve planned the route for you, but you can still explore at your own pace, pause the tour, skip stops, or spend more time wherever you like.

It’s not just about getting there—it’s about discovering the stories behind the places you’re visiting.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.