New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park …
Sep 11, 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. Read More.
Plan Your Visit - New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (U.S ...
Oct 27, 2022 · 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
Jan 29, 2021 · 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 longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains.
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 …
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.
Learn about river issues, regulations, and permits. Use a river guidebook and map to plan your trip. Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies. Know your river skills; traveling any section of this river is more demanding than paddling flat water.
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.
Whitewater at New River Gorge - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 15, 2022 · New River Gorge National Park and Preserve includes 53 miles of free-flowing New River, beginning at Bluestone Dam and ending at Hawks Nest Lake. The New River typifies big West Virginia style whitewater.
Hiking at New River Gorge - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 23, 2023 · Celebrate parks and health by hiking 100 miles on trails in New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River.
New River Gorge Bridge - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 8, 2023 · The bridge is situated in the northern section of the 53-mile long New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – a unit of the National Park Service – and is surrounded by lush Appalachian Mountain forest. It carries U.S. Route 19 across the deep gorge of the New River which runs 876 feet below.