Things to do at
new river gorge
National Park
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New River Gorge National Park is located in West Virginia and there are so many adventures to explore.
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Although New River is one of North America’s oldest rivers, the park is America’s newest national park, established in December 2020.
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Hiking
The park offers everything from a 0.25-mile flat path to a 7.0-mile course consisting primarily of steep terrain.
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Scenic Drive
Take a 83 mile scenic drive along the park’s winding roads, where you gain different vantage points of the rim and gorge.
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White Water Rafting
New River delivers thrilling adventure with its white water rafting expeditions.
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Mountain Biking
One of the most popular destinations for mountain biking in the eastern United States.
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Climbing
With more than 1,400 established climbing areas ranging from 30 feet to 120 feet in height, the park is one of America’s most popular climbing spots.
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Bridge Day
West Virginia’s biggest one-day festival, on the third Saturday in October, where you can traverse the longest, single-span steel arch bridge in the western hemisphere.
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At 3,030 feet long and 876 feet above the canyon, the New River Gorge Bridge is not for the faint of heart.
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