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National Park & Preserve

New River Gorge

sun rising over the New River Gorge
Sun rising over the New River Gorge from Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail. Gary Hartley

Overview

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

State: WV304-465-0508

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

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    Things To Do

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    6 Results
      Colored photo looking down into the gorge at a bend in the New River

      Trail Run Grandview Rim Trail

      Free

      Description

      Trail run that is 3.1 miles. This is an out and back route that is on different compositions. It is mostly a dirt path with varying degrees of hardness. In fall, when leaves are falling, be aware that the leaves can block view of any dips in the trail terrain.

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      Pet FriendlyAges:3
      Two men walking in the woods wearing blaze orange hunting vests.

      Hunting in the Park

      Free

      Description

      Hunting is permitted in any areas designated as National Preserve. Knowing your location and rules for that area are the hunter's responsibility. There are areas where hunting is prohibited in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, including safety zones near public areas and the 800 acre section of the park at Grandview (these are all the areas designated as New River Gorge National Park, Camp Brookside, the Arrowhead Trail Area, the Park Loop Trail Area, and Burnwood.

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      Pet Friendly
      Views of the rock face from Endless Wall Trail

      Trail run at Endless Wall

      Free

      Description

      Endless Wall Trail is and excellent place for a trail run but due to the volume of other hikers, this trail runner would recommend that this be an early morning location. The trail is easy to moderate for elevation change and if you make a loop and run on the road to connect the two parking areas, the loop will be approximately 3.0 miles in all. There are a few must sees and that is a detour off the main trail and follow the sign for Diamond Point. The view is amazing.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:60-120 Minutes
      View of the beginning of the Little Laurel Trail from the Grandview location. The trail is wooded.

      Trail Run or hike the Little Laurel Trail

      Free

      Description

      The 4.0 mile roundtrip trail run or hike is strenuous. The terrain is crushed rock for most of the trail, but there are a few areas that the terrain can be a bit uneven. If you start at the trailhead in the Grandview location, it will be downhill for 2.0 miles and then uphill for 2.0 miles. There will be just over 1000 foot change in elevation for this trail.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:30-120 Minutes
      Combination of rocks that include Sandstone, shale, conglomerate, and coal.

      Castle Rock Hike

      Free

      Description

      Amazing hike that brings you right next to the layers of rocks that make-up the gorge. The trail is uneven and requires some scrambling over some of the rock obstacles. The steps are made up of rocks and can be super slippery when wet. This trail is not recommended if there is ice or snow due to potential slipping hazards.

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      Pet FriendlyTime:30-120 Minutes
      mother and child riding bikes on a trail

      Bicycling at New River Gorge

      Free

      Description

      New River Gorge National River offers over fifty miles of mountain bike trails, varying from easy to difficult in terrain and distance.

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      Pet Friendly

    More Images

    sun rising over the New River Gorge
    sun rising over the New River Gorge
    bridge spanning the river
    bridge spanning the river
    bend in the river
    bend in the river
    railroad tracks and depot
    railroad tracks and depot
    waterfall spanning the river
    waterfall spanning the river
    fog and mountains
    fog and mountains
    pink rhododendron and view of the gorge and river
    pink rhododendron and view of the gorge and river
    waterfall and stream
    waterfall and stream