New River Gorge National River

Contact: katy_miller@nps.gov
Phone: Headquarters 304-465-0508 <br> Visitor Information 304-574-2115 <br> Visitor Information 304-466-0417 <br>

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A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent.

Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to conserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway.

This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville. The park and surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, with an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Directions

Plane - Charleston WV, approximately 70 miles northwest of the park, is the closest major airport. Some flights are also available nearby at Beckley WV.


Car - Highway access is from Route 19, between Beckley and Hico, and from I-64, between Mossy and Sandstone.


Public Transportation - Amtrak service is available to three locations in the park, three days a week. The Cardinal, traveling between Chicago and New York, NY, makes scheduled stops at Hinton and Prince, with Thurmond as a flag stop for passengers with reservations.

Greyhound has a bus terminal in Beckley.

Taxi services are based in Oak Hill and Beckley.

More info at http://www.nps.gov/neri

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