{"id":26010,"date":"2021-01-19T22:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=26010"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:10:22","slug":"new-river-gorge-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/new-river-gorge-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"New River Gorge National Park: The Complete Guide for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With 53 miles of free-flowing white water cutting through sandstone cliffs as high as 1000 feet tall, New River Gorge National Park is the adventure hub of West Virginia\u2014but not everyone knows that yet. Recently added to the U.S&#8217;s prestigious <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"list of national parks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks\/https:\/\/seeker.io\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\">list of national parks<\/a>, this spot is bound to see a huge spike in popularity within the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the adrenaline junkie, head out for whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, or mountain biking. For the historians, experience the culture and history of the land and communities that mined here prior to federal protection. Spend your day fishing, horseback riding, paddle-boarding, or swimming; the opportunities here are countless. Located in the center of the Appalachian Mountains, you will not be disappointed by the picturesque riverscapes and the densely forested mountains that span as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is New River Gorge National Park?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ed5f16ba-24b4-4b96-9d96-d6ef2e76444f-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (opens in a new tab)\">New River Gorge National Park and Preserve<\/a> is located in Southern West Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The national park stretches about 7,000 acres following the 53 miles of river starting up near the town of Fayetteville and ending near the town of Bellepoint. Surrounding the national park is the national preserve spanning about 65,000 acres.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/6ced9aea-e5aa-4666-8064-f8a7eb2dfa69-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>New River Gorge is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/2420006\/our-newest-national-park-new-river-gorge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"newest U.S. National Park (opens in a new tab)\">newest U.S. National Park<\/a> as of December 2020; previously it was protected as a national river since 1978.<\/li><li>As one of the oldest rivers on Earth, estimated between 3-360 million years old, the New River has carved out the longest and deepest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains.<\/li><li>Prior to becoming protected land in the 1870s, the New River Gorge was a coal-rich industry with mining towns popping up along the river. You can see the remains of coal mining in many places including the train tracks, buildings, and mills.<\/li><li>The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is one of five national park and preserve combos in the U.S. with the other four being in Alaska. As both a park and preserve, hunting and resource extraction is permitted under specific national park regulations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to New River Gorge National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/258595b8-f79c-4439-8c47-5ef94796abaa-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charleston, West Virginia, is located just over an hour northwest of New River Gorge National Park. From Charleston, take I-64 E to the town of Mossy. Take exit 60 onto WV-612 E and continue on this until you reach US-19 N heading toward Fayetteville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning an extravagant East Coast National Park road trip, make stops at nearby <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shenandoah National Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/shenandoah-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shenandoah National Park<\/a> in Virginia and <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/great-smoky-mountains-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/a> in North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/49e2036d-86b2-49d3-939c-6ce936c7b70a-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the four seasons offer spectacular experiences in the Gorge. Spring through fall is the best time for activities on the water, rock climbing, and hiking. Expect a hotter, humid climate in the summer and more moderate temperatures in the spring and fall. In the spring, you\u2019ll catch the beautiful wildflowers. In the fall, the changing leaf colors are a site to see. In contrast, the winter offers romantic river views as the gorge becomes coated in snow, but be sure to check road conditions before you head out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/ffaef179-2c01-4347-bc78-4e0a9c21147d-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The New River Gorge is open year round, 24 hours a day. Visitor center hours vary throughout the year. Check online for seasonal weather closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park&nbsp;is currently under limited operations due to COVID-19. For recent COVID status and frequent updates, check out&nbsp;New River Gorge&#8217;s&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grsa\/planyourvisit\/basicinfo.htm\" target=\"_blank\">alerts and conditions. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Entrance Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/741b46ef-df85-450f-819b-ed095998a0c6-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no entrance fees for New River Gorge National Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking in New River Gorge National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/7f57a6b1-4388-4b89-9f7e-5bee0f6cb5c2-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to stretch your legs (but not sure where to start), here\u2019s a list of some of our favorite hiking trails in New River Gorge National Park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy, suitable for families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/canyon-rim-overlook-boardwalk\" target=\"_blank\">Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk<\/a> (0.6 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Concho Overlook Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/concho-overlook-trail\" target=\"_blank\">Concho Overlook Trail<\/a> (0.6 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/tunnel-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Tunnel Trail <\/a>(0.5 mile loop)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/michigan\/sandstone-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sandstone Falls Boardwalk<\/a> (0.3 mile out and back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/timber-ridge-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Timber Ridge Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Timber Ridge Trail<\/a> (1.7 mile out-and-back)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moderate, fairly strenuous:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Endless Wall Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/endless-wall\" target=\"_blank\">Endless Wall Trail<\/a> (2.3 mi point-to-point)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Long Point Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/long-point\" target=\"_blank\">Long Point Trail<\/a> (2.9 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grandview Rim Trail  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/grandview-rim-trail-to-turkey-spur-rock\" target=\"_blank\">Grandview Rim Trail <\/a>(3.3 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Headhouse Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/headhouse-trail\" target=\"_blank\">Headhouse Trail<\/a> (1.3 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rootsrated.com\/west-virginia-wv\/hiking\/big-branch-trail-hiking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Big Branch Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Big Branch Trail<\/a> (2 mile loop)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard, experience recommended:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kaymoor Miners Trail  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/kaymoor-miners-trail\" target=\"_blank\">Kaymoor Miners Trail<\/a> (1.6 mile out-and-back)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bridge Trail to Feyette Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/west-virginia\/bridge-trail-fayette-trail\" target=\"_blank\">Bridge Trail to Feyette Trail<\/a> (3.1 mile out-and-back )<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fayetteville Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/planyourvisit\/fayetteville_trails.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Fayetteville Trail<\/a> (4 mile point-to-point)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Little Laurel Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hikingproject.com\/trail\/7017659\/little-laurel-trail\" target=\"_blank\">Little Laurel Trail<\/a> (2.7 mile point-to-point)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glade Creek Trail (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/planyourvisit\/glade-creek-trails.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Glade Creek Trail<\/a> (10 mile point-to-point)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Lodging <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Camping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/44e948c3-bb9d-4047-9ddf-5ecf1ec086dd-1400.jpg?placeid=10977&amp;name=Babcock%20State%20Park%20Campground,%20Danese&amp;lat=38.005466&amp;lng=-80.949356\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Babcock State Park Campground, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within park limits, the New River Gorge only offers primitive camping. These sites lie along the river and do not have clean drinking water, restroom facilities, or hookups. The sites are first-come, first-served and there are no fees or reservations. Developed campgrounds exist at nearby state parks and on private property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primitive campgrounds inside the park:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-stone-cliff-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Stone Cliff Beach (opens in a new tab)\">Stone Cliff Beach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/learn\/historyculture\/army-camp.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Army Camp (opens in a new tab)\">Army Camp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-grandview-sandbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Grandview Sandbar (opens in a new tab)\">Grandview Sandbar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-glade-creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glade Creek (opens in a new tab)\">Glade Creek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recreation.gov\/camping\/poi\/259060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"War Ridge\/Backus Mountain (opens in a new tab)\">War Ridge\/Backus Mountain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Brooklyn (opens in a new tab)\">Brooklyn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/thayer-campground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Thayer (opens in a new tab)\">Thayer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedyrt.com\/camping\/west-virginia\/west-virginia-lake-sherwood-meadow-creek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meadow Creek (opens in a new tab)\">Meadow Creek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gari\/planyourvisit\/camping.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gauley Tailwaters (opens in a new tab)\">Gauley Tailwaters<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campgrounds outside the park:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/americanalpineclub.org\/new-river-gorge-campground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New River Gorge Campground (opens in a new tab)\">New River Gorge Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/newrivergorgecvb.com\/company\/chestnut-creek-campground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chestnut Creek Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Chestnut Creek Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rifrafters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rifrafters Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Rifrafters Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rayscampground.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rays Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Rays Campground<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eaglesnestcampingwv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Eagle\u2019s Nest Campground&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\">Eagle\u2019s Nest Campground&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=babcock+state+park+campground&amp;oq=Babcock+State+Park+Campground&amp;aqs=chrome.0.0i355i457j46i175i199j0j0i22i30l2j0i22i30i395l5.814j1j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Babcock State Park Campground (opens in a new tab)\">Babcock State Park Campground<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26045\"\/><figcaption>The Resort at Glade Springs, West Virginia, U.S. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Resort at Glade Springs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GladeSpringsWV\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\">The Resort at Glade Springs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If camping isn\u2019t your thing, there are plenty of resorts, hotels, hostels, inns, cabins and B&amp;Bs within a quick drive of the Gorge. Here are some of our favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morrisharveyhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Historic Morris Harvey House Bed &amp; Breakfast (opens in a new tab)\">The Historic Morris Harvey House Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gladesprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Resort at Glade Springs (opens in a new tab)\">The Resort at Glade Springs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aceraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ACE Adventure Resort (opens in a new tab)\">ACE Adventure Resort<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millcreekcabins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mill Creek Cabins (opens in a new tab)\">Mill Creek Cabins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hemlockhavenwv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hemlock Haven Luxury Cabins (opens in a new tab)\">Hemlock Haven Luxury Cabins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitwv.com\/company\/cabin-by-the-creek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cabin by the Creek (opens in a new tab)\">Cabin by the Creek<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/newrivergorgecabins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New River Gorge Cabins (opens in a new tab)\">New River Gorge Cabins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.confluenceresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Confluence Resort (opens in a new tab)\">The Confluence Resort<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePonderosaLodgedotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Ponderosa Lodge (opens in a new tab)\">The Ponderosa Lodge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryriverinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Country River Inn  (opens in a new tab)\">Country River Inn <\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New River Gorge National Park Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/e8ededbb-1f40-4141-8f62-6192b208c45e-1400.jpg?placeid=10978&amp;name=Adventures%20on%20the%20Gorge,%20Lansing&amp;lat=38.085941&amp;lng=-81.080055\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous commercial outfitters that offer a variety of activities to explore the gorge. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, stand up paddle-boarding, kayaking, fishing, zip-lining, bridge walks, rock climbing, mountain biking, the list goes on. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/aceraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ACE Adventure Resort (opens in a new tab)\">ACE Adventure Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventuresonthegorge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Adventures on the Gorge, (opens in a new tab)\">Adventures on the Gorge,<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New Gauley River Adventures (opens in a new tab)\">New Gauley River Adventures<\/a> to book these excursions. The national park also offers ranger led activities, talks, and hikes free of charge and at the beginner level. Check the visitor center for the most up to date details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Things to Do in New River Gorge National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.068775\" data-longitude=\"-81.083183\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/b1TzB5UBf\/new-river-gorge-bridge-new-haven-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10944\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/b1TzB5UBf\/new-river-gorge-bridge-new-haven-west-virginia-us\">Walk the New River Bridge Catwalk<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/7c55ee7e-bd05-471c-8f7f-d6b8c30dca3d-1400.jpg?placeid=10944&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20Bridge,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=38.068775&amp;lng=-81.083183\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge Bridge, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 3,030 feet in length and rising 876 feet above the river, this heart-racing <a href=\"https:\/\/bridgewalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bridge Walk (opens in a new tab)\">Bridge Walk<\/a> across the longest, single-arch bridge in the U.S. offers breathtaking views while making your palms sweat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.075626\" data-longitude=\"-81.067215\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/F1X5zXav0\/new-and-gauley-river-adventures-lansing-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10945\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/F1X5zXav0\/new-and-gauley-river-adventures-lansing-west-virginia-us\">Get Tossed Around the Roaring Rapids<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/c811f00f-e93e-4715-ad37-545e59071487-1400.jpg?placeid=10945&amp;name=New%20&amp;%20Gauley%20River%20Adventures,%20Lansing&amp;lat=38.075626&amp;lng=-81.067215\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Whitewater rafting, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular commercial activities and therefore, offered by multiple outfitters. A day spent floating down, or bopping around, the river is a must do. With river stretches reaching Class V rapids to calm stretches for a nice relaxing float, there\u2019s surely a way for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a>Celebrate West Virginia&#8217;s Largest Single Day Festival: Bridge Day<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/121075294_1476777242506761_8483493274060703095_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26018\"\/><figcaption>Bridge Day, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. Credit: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@bridgeday  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bridgeday\/\" target=\"_blank\">@bridgeday<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/officialbridgeday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bridge Day (opens in a new tab)\">Bridge Day<\/a> is held the third Saturday of every October. Watch in awe as BASE jumpers fly off the bridge and others rappel and highline over the New River.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"37.878803\" data-longitude=\"-81.018135\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Kl79p6e3V\/new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve-new-haven-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10791\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Kl79p6e3V\/new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve-new-haven-west-virginia-us\">Go Rock Climbing<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/092e2782-99af-400d-9b00-4dc107c24131-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Best known for its advanced climbing, averaging between 5.10-5.12 grades, the gorge has over 1,600 climbing routes across its sandstone cliffs. It\u2019s known as one of the most diverse, largest, and highest quality climbing areas in the Eastern U.S.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"37.877617\" data-longitude=\"-81.018898\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/H29TGYYXX\/new-river-gorge-national-river-glen-jean-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10970\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/H29TGYYXX\/new-river-gorge-national-river-glen-jean-west-virginia-us\">Go Whitewater Kayaking<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/e7b17f01-34a6-4e33-b0bf-7f34530a953f-1400.jpg?placeid=10970&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20River,%20Glen%20Jean&amp;lat=37.877617&amp;lng=-81.018898\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an accomplished kayaker, a seasoned paddler, or a rookie, rent a kayak or join a tour. If you\u2019re a very experienced whitewater kayaker, the Class IV-V rapids in the lower gorge might be up your alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.053394\" data-longitude=\"-81.10437\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/50bnxMYX9\/mountain-surf-paddle-sports-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10947\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/50bnxMYX9\/mountain-surf-paddle-sports-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\">SUP with Mountain Surf Paddle Sports <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/6eaee593-8600-415a-9c18-b7eca2037257-1400.jpg?placeid=10947&amp;name=Mountain%20Surf%20Paddle%20Sports,%20Fayetteville&amp;lat=38.053394&amp;lng=-81.10437\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtnsurfps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mountain Surf Paddle Sports (opens in a new tab)\">Mountain Surf Paddle Sports<\/a> rents boards for both independent use and offers classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.117832\" data-longitude=\"-81.115265\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7R7aC80C_\/hawks-nest-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10971\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7R7aC80C_\/hawks-nest-west-virginia-us\">Take the Aerial Tram in Hawks Nest State Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/1d456d43-dcbc-4e71-b6f7-5be1b3dfeaba-1400.jpg?placeid=10971&amp;name=Hawks%20Nest,%20Hawks%20Nest&amp;lat=38.117832&amp;lng=-81.115265\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Hawk&#8217;s Nest Aerial Tramway, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newrivergorgecvb.com\/company\/hawks-nest-aerial-tramway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hawk's Nest Aerial Tramway (opens in a new tab)\">Hawk&#8217;s Nest Aerial Tramway<\/a> offers unreal view of the surrounding New River Gorge National Park. When back on the ground, grab a pole and try your hand at the river&#8217;s most fruitful activity: fishing. The New River has a variety of fish, but some of the most common are smallmouth bass, walleye, and trout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.041546\" data-longitude=\"-81.067848\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/auq5o3V6L\/arrowhead-trails-parking-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10951\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/auq5o3V6L\/arrowhead-trails-parking-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\">Mountain Bike the Arrowhead Trails<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/6298f186-4d6e-458f-a55c-10c40eb3eb3d-1400.jpg?placeid=10951&amp;name=Arrowhead%20Trails%20Parking,%20Fayetteville&amp;lat=38.041546&amp;lng=-81.067848\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Aarowhead Trails, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that West Virginia is named one of the top five spots for mountain biking with the striking views you see while riding near the gorge. The National Park System and Boy Scouts recently completed a 12.8 mile trail winding through the protected forest, AKA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/planyourvisit\/arrowhead-trails-map.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Arrowhead Trails<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"37.878803\" data-longitude=\"-81.018135\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Kl79p6e3V\/new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve-new-haven-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10791\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/Kl79p6e3V\/new-river-gorge-national-park-and-preserve-new-haven-west-virginia-us\">Drive the New River Gorge Scenic Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/519a1811-be1d-474b-a760-d402e8fbe5b4-1400.jpg?placeid=10791&amp;name=New%20River%20Gorge%20National%20Park%20&amp;%20Preserve,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=37.878803&amp;lng=-81.018135\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you zigzag up and down the windy roads, you\u2019ll catch views of both the abundant, diverse forest and some vistas of the river below the gorge\u2019s sandstone walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.052269\" data-longitude=\"-81.103218\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/gIiVQ9_8C\/cathedral-cafe-and-book-store-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10956\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/gIiVQ9_8C\/cathedral-cafe-and-book-store-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\">Grab a coffee at Cathedral Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/953fc22f-9196-45d9-98b7-1966401d169b-1400.jpg?placeid=10956&amp;name=Cathedral%20Cafe%20&amp;%20Book%20Store,%20Fayetteville&amp;lat=38.052269&amp;lng=-81.103218\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Cathedral Cafe, Fayetteville, West Virginia, U.S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An old, quaint church with stained glass windows and cathedral ceilings was turned into a unique cafe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecathedralcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cathedral Cafe  (opens in a new tab)\">Cathedral Cafe<\/a> is one of the most popular spots in the area and is located in the center of Fayetteville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.056774\" data-longitude=\"-81.052765\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/DYqYYbJGl\/endless-wall-trail-new-haven-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10957\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/DYqYYbJGl\/endless-wall-trail-new-haven-west-virginia-us\">Hike the Endless Wall Trail<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/2dd76a8a-34ae-4f64-a1ac-aa3f84c6e037-1400.jpg?placeid=10957&amp;name=Endless%20Wall%20Trail,%20New%20Haven&amp;lat=38.056774&amp;lng=-81.052765\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Endless Wall, New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lafayetteflats.com\/endless-wall-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Endless Wall (opens in a new tab)\">Endless Wall<\/a> is a moderate trail that offers impressive views of the New River, the high gorge walls, and abundant plant life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"37.651508\" data-longitude=\"-80.75425\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/GbBy_7-XZ\/talcott-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10958\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/GbBy_7-XZ\/talcott-west-virginia-us\">Follow the African American Heritage Auto Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/766fc969-03cd-4f40-bf6b-83a1a0bb996e-1400.jpg?placeid=10958&amp;name=Talcott,%20Talcott&amp;lat=37.651508&amp;lng=-80.75425\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Historic Talcott Tunnel, Talcott, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/neri\/planyourvisit\/african-american-heritage-auto-tour.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">self-guided tour<\/a> takes you through the seventeen historic sites telling the stories of many black coal miners, railroad workers, and community members and their role in shaping the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.226067\" data-longitude=\"-80.880669\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wpumvVtcN\/summersville-lake-lake-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10946\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/wpumvVtcN\/summersville-lake-lake-west-virginia-us\">Head to Summersville Lake for a Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/f7e87d01-6f87-445a-a01a-93df5f5a034a-1400.jpg?placeid=10946&amp;name=Summersville%20Lake,%20Lake&amp;lat=38.226067&amp;lng=-80.880669\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Summersville Lake, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a break from the hot summer temperatures, Summersville Lake is the best spot to swim in calm, flat water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.186466\" data-longitude=\"-81.058372\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7u96Zbi2r\/horseshoe-creek-riding-stable-victor-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10979\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7u96Zbi2r\/horseshoe-creek-riding-stable-victor-west-virginia-us\">Go Horseback Riding <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/a19037bd-818f-489f-99b0-95dd96c328bd-1400.jpg?placeid=10979&amp;name=Horseshoe%20Creek%20Riding%20Stable,%20Victor&amp;lat=38.186466&amp;lng=-81.058372\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Horseshoe Creek Riding Stable, Victor, West Virginia, U.S. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horseshoecreekridingstable.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Horseshoe Creek Riding Stable (opens in a new tab)\">Horseshoe Creek Riding Stable<\/a>&#8216;s tours vary between three hours to overnight and take you through the beautiful and historic trails surrounding the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"38.050747\" data-longitude=\"-81.105522\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/R2tqH6KOR\/pies-and-pints-fayetteville,-wv-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\" data-placeid=\"10960\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/R2tqH6KOR\/pies-and-pints-fayetteville,-wv-fayetteville-west-virginia-us\">End your day at Pies &amp; Pints in Fayetteville<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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