Guide to New River Gorge National Park | Best sights | Tips , Plan for visiting

New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is a great addition to the National Parks. This guide takes you through the top sights, give you a great orientation of the park. This video also gives you tips for visiting and a set of plans depending on the amount of time you have for a visit.
New River Gorge National Park scenery is beautiful, with the New River carving a gorge 1000 feet deep, railroad running along the bank, historic towns serving the coal mining industry, whitewater rafting, great hiking and wildlife viewing.
Come along and join us as we explore New River Gorge National Park and visit the best sights.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Park Introduction
0:49 - Orientation of New River Gorge National Park
1:10 - New River introduction
1:46 - Canyon Rim area and the New River Gorge bridge
4:16 - Long Point Trail
4:45 - Endless Wall Trail
5:06 - Kaymoor Mine
5:29 - Nuttallburg Mine
8:11 - Fun on the river, whitewater rafting
8:35 - Tips for visiting the northern end of New River Gorge National Park
9:02 - New River Gorge park information and background
9:56 - Grandview area and the Main Overlook
10:33 - Grandview Rim Trail and Turkey Spur
12:01 - Tunnel Trail
12:53 - Tips for visiting the Grandview area
13:08 - Historic town of Thurmond
15:13 - Rend Trail
17:36 - Sandstone Falls
18:25 - Brooks Falls
18:31 - Island Loop Trail
19:35 - Summary of the park and nearby sights
20:36 - Tips for visiting New River Gorge National Park
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[@mjmart656]

I went here with my best friend and it was so incredibly beautiful! I would go back!

[@schs1977]

One of the best times to visit New River Gorge National Park is in late October on "Bridge Day." The fall colors of the trees are beautiful.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Yes! We tried and due to increase in Covid that year, bridge day was cancelled almost last minute.

[@dinaa9695]

Very helpful video! Great job!

[@user-jf6tn6sw1f]

Wow so amazing view of nurture gorge usa

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Yes, indeed.

[@diegobarroso24]

Super complete video. Thank you so much for your contribution. I'm trying to make an itinerary for visiting this place and this video has been very usefull.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

My pleasure 😊

[@MWILSON7]

Thank you for putting together such a detailed video! Great info that helped me plan our trip!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meatballmagoo6134]

Shadows of the clouds rolling over the mountains....Majestic

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Yes!

[@brucematson1233]

Keep up the fine work. Yours are the best of all the national park channels. Thanks for your careful and thorough work.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Much appreciated! These comments keep me wanting to do more!!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

Planning a trip with my mom next year! This is so helpful, thank you!!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful! There is so much to do and see at New Rover Gorge!

[@mariacapalleja9908]

Great video! It is very informative. It is helping us to plan our visit. Thanks!!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rogerjames7290]

Lots of Great Information! Thank you so much!

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You are so welcome!

[@emilyw9809]

This is a wonderfully edited video! Super informational and easy to watch. Subscribed!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Awesome, thank you!

[@christopherlands2706]

Excellent video! Thank you!!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad you liked it!

[@FollowThomas]

I rode through New River Gorge by Amtrak but definitely want to visit it and see the bridge. Thank you for the video. 👍

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks for watching!

[@bBraunU]

Fantastic info. Thank you!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thank you.

[@mottodan]

Great video,I’m gonna follow all your tips !

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks.

[@W_Mai]

Thank you. Very good guide.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marieaquino6193]

I really enjoyed this video! I have a trip this week to New River Gorge and watching this really helped me plan. :) Thank you so much for filming and sharing!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

How was your visit? Which part did you like the most?

[@Brian-wg2gc]

Thanks for the video! Very cool!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

You are welcome! Keep watching and sharing!

[@bobyager8641]

Thanks for a great overview of the area!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nathanielkahn9681]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alensley1368]

Thanks for the video. Hope to travel there soon.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Let me know how your visit goes when you go.

[@joshfink7798]

great video. very informative. thank you.

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Thank you

[@2666loco]

nice video of multiple things to do and sights. It is a beautiful area and good for watching trains.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

It sure is. I am kind of a train buff, so visiting the train station was fun.

[@Tonygotcha10]

awesome video man, thanks for the tips!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Happy to help!

[@sheribayne501]

Great video, thanks. I'm headed there in August with my best friend and her son.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Have fun! and stay cool! There are lots to do in this area. Lots of state parks too so if you have time, check it out.

[@zozocreek8327]

Thank you for your review. 👍

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

My pleasure!

[@barbarabladen8963]

Beautiful

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Yes!

[@cottagecharm1847]

Great informative video! Thank you! I subscribed to your channel.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks for the sub! Hope it was helpful! Will you be visiting?

[@mr.outrageous]

I subscribed! Can't wait to visit some day.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@rissmajcher2948]

Me too! Got my sub! I've drove over numerous times and walked down the steps once like 20 years ago way before it was a national park!

[@gauravawate7461]

Great video!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patriciachipi6133]

Great video. Hope you got to go to bridge day this year.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

One of these years, I'll go during bridge day....

[@KatandzR]

Thank you..

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

You're welcome

[@steveharbula325]

Excellent video! Well organized and very detailed. Definitely helpful as I plan my summer trip to the park!

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@2666loco]

It may be the 2nd oldest river in the world with only the Nile being older I discovered when there several times. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the gorge and is where John Henry beat the steam hammer at Talcott, WV (not in the gorge).

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks for the info!

[@abderrazak6122]

Good jobs.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Thanks!

[@michaelrockow5461]

Wow - thank you so much for posting this. We are headed out there in the next few weeks and this helps us figure out what to do. Are there any hidden gems for lunch/dinner that any of you would recommend?

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Glad it was helpful! We did not find any restaurants to write home about.

[@unknownorigin9517]

Thanks, this was very interesting and helpful. We’re planning on visiting in spring 2024 with some elderly family members. So we’ll be a little limited as far as activities go. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Will definitely check out your coal mine video.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

You can do some with elderly family members. Visit the bridge and the train station. Grand View is also easy to do from the parking lot and the waterfalls on the southern end of the park.

[@ramensaha]

The view from your AirB&B was the cherry on the top of this very informative video. Would you mind sharing the name of the AirB&B please? Thanks.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Here is the link: www.airbnb.com/rooms/49398658?bev_ref=&c=.pi80.pkYm9va2luZy92MV9taWdyYXRpb24vcmVzZXJ2YXRpb25fcmVtaW5kZXJfZ3Vlc3RfdjI%3D&eal_exp=1636600568&eal_sig=812c7e3baec333ba33a519deb494bd87ac57c04d2fe11122150b4cb0dd1c6180&eal_uid=234399838&euid=27981080-ef48-18d2-f13c-4d0d0acd8e1c&photo=&s=&user_id=&source_impression_id=p3_1650557461_k01i2HF2%2FoHmtlcP I will also put it in the description box.

[@petriciahice4838]

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[@Vub.]

We are rafting in May. Should I wear a wetsuit top or will I be fine in a regular shirt?

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

I can't tell you because I have not done that.

[@mattc4266]

What you like better new river gorge or Shenandoah ?

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

New River Gorge, for sure. Much more variety and better scenery.

[@johnnygoodman1]

is there anywhere to swim on the river? where are the best little places to stay?

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

You can go rafting on the river, so anywhere safe (not at rapids). I don't know about places to stay. We stayed at an AirBnB. It was great but the location is too far from the main sights so I wouldn't recommend it.

[@stubby2822]

There are many places to go swimming and campgrounds along the river. However, you really need to be a strong swimmer and be extra careful of undercurrents. The Indians called it the river of death for a reason. Plenty of Hotels in Beckley and surrounding area. Beckley is pretty much the central town for all of the areas of the park.

[@chainsaw1206]

Parts of,the park are open to hunting during open season

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Yes, New River Gorge is a National Park and a Preserve. The preserve part of it is used for hunting at times.

[@travis303]

So what is your favorite and least favorite National Park?

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

not counting the 4 I have not visited, #1 is Yellowstone. I have a few that could be least....not sure which ones. For one thing, I don't think Gateway Arch should be a "National Park". It's still fun to visit, just shouldn't be a flagship National Park.

[@travis303]

Yeah, I wrote that comment long before you posted that video about your favorite national parks. That being said, I could guess that Yellowstone is your favorite. It's everybody's favorite. I guess except for mine. Screw that crowd. Maybe I put too much emphasis on crowds but that's just me. Completely ruins the experience. It has to at least be a factor, not just scenery, the entire experience has to be factored in and I don't go to national parks to be stuck in rush hour traffic like I'm in f'ing LA. If i wanted that I'd go to f'ing LA.

[@rupachenthil]

I love your video but have to say the music was such a hindrance. Had to rewind a few times to hear the names right. Please cut down the music in future videos if you can

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Sorry about that. The newer ones have music turned down.

[@ceevee7382]

Very informative and nicely done! Just please stop using that distracting and annoying background music 😬.

[@JourneytoAllNationalParks]

Got it.