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The best things to do in New River Gorge National Park include thrilling white water rafting, rock climbing, and beautiful hikes with a view.
The New River Gorge is the most popular whitewater destination in West Virginia. To beat the summer heat and get your fair share of adrenaline, try a rafting trip on the Lower New River, or chill out on the Upper New with relaxing float trips through a meandering river.
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains on the edge of the stunning New River Gorge, Fayetteville, West Virginia, is a small town with a big personality. For outdoor adventure lovers, it’s the perfect getaway. With a unique mix of natural beauty, adventure activities, and charming local businesses, Fayetteville has emerged as one of the must ...
The Lower New River drops 250-feet in sixteen miles, as it passes through what some call the “Grand Canyon of the East.” A trip on the Lower New is notorious for its big waves and advanced Class IV+ rapids such as The Keeneys, Double Z and Greyhound Bus Stopper.
We stayed at Cantrell's in Fayetteville, West Virginia. I couldn't find many pictures of the cabin before we booked, so I am sharing this walk-through tour.
We viewed the longest arch bridge in the Western hemisphere from the overlook decks on the Canyon Rim Visitor Center grounds. Its arch span is 1700 ft. long and the roadway is 876 ft. above the New River. The bridge opened for use in 1977 after taking over three years to complete.
Rafting The New River, near Fayetteville, flows northward through the deep canyons of the Appalachia Plateau to form what is commonly referred to as ‘The Grand Canyon of the East’. The New River Gorge National Rivers includes 53 miles of the best white water in West Virginia, which starts at the Bluestone Dam and ends at Hawks Nest Lake.
