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Bluestone

United States, West Virginia

Bluestone

LocationUnited States, West Virginia
RegionWest Virginia
TypeNational Scenic River
Coordinates37.5675°, -80.9843°
Established1988
Area17.44
Nearest CityHinton (5 mi)
Major CityBeckley (25 mi)

About Bluestone

West Virginia's first Wild and Scenic River, protecting 10.5 miles of the Bluestone River through a rugged gorge up to 1,000 feet deep. The river is named for the blueish-colored limestones exposed along the riverbed and canyon floor.