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New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

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Information Burnwood Campground and Restroom Closure

The Burnwood group campground will be closed from October 5 through mid November due to a construction project to replace water lines. During that time restroom facilities will be closed at the Burnwood Trailhead.

Information Kaymoor Miners Trail Closure

From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday

Information Mögliche Schließungen auf der Hwy 19 am Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Das WV Department of Highways arbeitet an einem Asphaltierungsprojekt außerhalb des Canyon Rim Visitor Centers. In den kommenden Tagen (beginnend am 15. September) kann der Eingang zum Besucherzentrum von der Rt 19 zeitweise geschlossen sein. Wenn der Eingang geschlossen ist, können Besucher das Besucherzentrum erreichen

Information Church Loop Trail Closure

The Church Loop Trail in the Thurmond area of the park is temporarily closed due to downed trees.

Information Rend Trail Closed through December 2027

The Rend Trail is closed for trail Improvements that will include a new parking area, restroom, and a small picnic area overlooking Arbuckle Creek at the Minden trailhead, structural improvements to five historic railroad trestles along the trail, and full trail surface rehabilit

Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Der New River Gorge Nationalpark und -schutzgebiet ist ein weitläufiges Gebiet, das für seine rauen Klippen und den New River bekannt ist, der hindurchfließt. Reisende werden von den Outdoor-Aktivitäten wie Klettern, Wildwasser-Rafting und Wandern auf malerischen Wegen angezogen.

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Der Park hat auch historische Bedeutung, mit Überresten des Kohlebergbaus und der Eisenbahnen aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Besucher können das reiche kulturelle Erbe erkunden und gleichzeitig die natürliche Schönheit der Schlucht genießen.

In Bildern

bridge spanning the river
bridge spanning the river

Aktivitäten

Trail Run Grandview Rim Trail

Trail run that is 3.1 miles. This is an out and back route that is on different compositions. It is mostly a d...

Hunting in the Park
Winter/Fall

Hunting is permitted in any areas designated as National Preserve. Knowing your location and rules for that ar...

Trail run at Endless Wall
60-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Endless Wall Trail is and excellent place for a trail run but due to the volume of other hikers, this trail ru...

Trail Run or hike the Little Laurel Trail
30-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The 4.0 mile roundtrip trail run or hike is strenuous. The terrain is crushed rock for most of the trail, but...

Castle Rock Hike
30-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Amazing hike that brings you right next to the layers of rocks that make-up the gorge. The trail is uneven and...

Bicycling at New River Gorge
Winter/Spring

New River Gorge National River offers over fifty miles of mountain bike trails, varying from easy to difficult...

Stroll on the Sandstone Boardwalk
30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Stroll along the Sandstone Falls Boardwalk.

Sandstone Falls Overlook
10 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Wildlife Observation Nature Observation

Brooks Overlook
5 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Brooks Overlook is a favorite viewing spot for visitors and locals. There is a pair of Bald eagles that reside...

Grandview Main Overlook
15 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The Grandview Main Overlook is located about two football fields in distance from the parking area near the Gr...

View the Overlooks at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center
0-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Canyon Rim Visitor Center overlooks for the New River Gorge Bridge and the New River Gorge

Hike the Grandview Rim Trail
0-2 Hours · Winter/Spring

Hike the Grandview Rim Trail

Practical

At a glance

Eingerichtet
1978
Öffnen
Daily open 24 hours
Barrierefreiheit
varied terrain, some areas accessible
Adresse
104 Main Street, Glen Jean, WV 25846
Öffnungszeiten
Daily open 24 hours
Telefon
304-465-0508
Preis
Kostenlos
Webseite
www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Erwarten Sie an Wochenenden viel Betrieb, besonders im Sommer.
Die Parkplätze können schnell voll sein, kommen Sie früh.
Überprüfen Sie saisonale Straßensperrungen und die Bedingungen der Wanderwege.
Kleiden Sie sich in Schichten, da die Temperaturen variieren können.

Foto: Gary Hartley