New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Sun rising over the New River Gorge from Diamond Point on the Endless Wall Trail.
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.
Map showing location of park.
a line of people tossing dirt from shovels at a trailhead
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Begins Repair of Historic Rend Trail and Bridges
Trail Improvements Funded by Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund
Rend Trail Rehabilitation Project Begins on August 3
Great American Outdoors Act funding of $11.8 million will revitalize and improve access to historic park trail
sun rising over the New River Gorge
Photo by Gary Hartley
bridge spanning the river
Photo by Gary Hartley
bend in the river
Photo by NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
railroad tracks and depot
Photo by NPS photo/Louise McLaughlin
waterfall spanning the river
Photo by NPS photo/Carey Woods
fog and mountains
Photo by NPS photo/Leah Perkowski-Sisk
pink rhododendron and view of the gorge and river
Photo by NPS photo/Dave Bieri
waterfall and stream
Photo by Gary Hartley