New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park …
Nov 26, 2024 · 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.
Plan Your Visit - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S ...
Visit Canyon Rim Visitor Center and walk to the boardwalk paths to view the New River Gorge Bridge. Check out the views from the Main Overlook at Grandview. Watch the park film at Canyon Rim or Sandstone Visitor Center (different films at each visitor center).
A River Runs Through It - New River Gorge National Park
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep and spectacular canyons, the New River is actually among the oldest rivers on Earth. Here in southern West Virginia, the New River has carved and continues to carve the deepest and …
River miles begin at the confluence of the New, Gauley and Kanawha Rivers and progress upstream. This guide follows the New River from mile six, just below Hawks Nest Dam, to mile sixty three, downstream of Hinton, West Virginia. Enjoy your trip! Map Legend. In/Out Point for Kayaks and Canoes Rapids In/Out Point for Rafts Boat Ramp Campground ...
Geology of New River Gorge - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 1, 2021 · Erosion by New River has exposed several different rock formations. If you travel the 52 miles between Hinton and the New River Gorge bridge by boat or train, you will pass through a cross section of the earth's surface, exposing sedimentary rock layers totalling about 4,000 feet in thickness.
Nature - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S. National …
Jan 27, 2021 · On its journey through the gorge, the New River passes through an extensive geological formation. Emergent rocks, rock outcrops, trails and coal mines are found to provide diverse habitat producing rich and abundant flora and fauna species.
New River Gorge Bridge - U.S. National Park Service
The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the most photographed places in West Virginia. In 2006, the U.S. Mint chose the bridge to represent West Virginia on the state commemorative quarter. In 2013, the National Park Service listed the New River Gorge Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places.
Rivers and Streams - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve …
Jan 27, 2021 · The New, Gauley, and Bluestone Rivers are all part of the greater New River watershed that extends from the North Carolina mountains, through the mountains and pastoral farm lands of southern Virginia, to southern West Virginia.
Hiking at New River Gorge - U.S. National Park Service
Celebrate parks and health by hiking 100 miles on trails in New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River.
Waterfalls at New River Gorge - U.S. National Park Service
The New River Gorge Waterfall Tour follows the path of eight waterfalls starting north of the park near the town of Gauley Bridge and ending at the famous Sandstone Falls. Four of the falls are accessible from the road and four require hiking on trails.