Fifty-three miles of the New River and the gorge through which it runs, encompassing more than 70,000 acres, is preserved by the National Park Service as the New River Gorge National River. This beautiful, scenic park located in southern West Virginia, is a popular spot for hiking, camping, fishing, rafting and rock climbing. Special events include the popular fall New River Train excursions and Bridge Day in October, and Wildflower Weekend in April.
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- Scenic View of the New River GorgeView of the New River Gorge from Endless Wall Cliffs. Photo: National Park Service
- New River Gorge - WaterfallsWaterfall on Dunloup Creek in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.
- Sunrise on the New RiverEarly morning sunrise on the New River. Photo: National Park Service.
- Rafting on the New River in West VirginiaRafters float toward the New River Gorge Bridge. Photo: National Park Service.
- Fog Surrounds the New River Gorge BridgeFog surrounds the New River Gorge Bridge. Photo: National Park Service.
- Waterfall on Meadow CreekWaterfall on Meadow Creek, near Sandstone in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.
- Sunrise over the New River GorgeSunrise and clouds in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.
- Historic Thurmond DepotThe historic Thurmond Depot in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.
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