Scenic landscape view in New River Gorge in United States

New River Gorge

United States

New River Gorge

LocationUnited States
RegionWest Virginia
TypeNational Park
Coordinates37.8820°, -81.0190°
EstablishedDecember 27, 2020
Area283.4
Nearest CityFayetteville (2 mi)
Major CityCharleston (57 mi)
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About New River Gorge

New River Gorge features one of the oldest rivers in North America cutting through deep canyons. The park is renowned for its rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and hiking opportunities. The iconic New River Gorge Bridge spans the canyon and is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the Western Hemisphere.