I love the outdoors, traveling and hiking and am currently trying to visit every National Park in the US! The New River Gorge National Park is a great place for day trips or weekend getaways filled with breathtaking hikes, various activities and amaz...
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The best hikes
Food + drinks
Scenic stops
Lodging
Non-hiking activities
Other places close by that are worth visiting
The best hikes
Some of my favorite hikes in the parks and ones that are relatively easy
3 miles total easy hike with some of the best views of the bridge
Long Point Trail
5.3 miles total easy trail with one of the best views of the gorge
Endless Wall Trail
3.1 mile hike along the rim of the gorge from the Grandview visitor center overlook to turkey spur overlook
*both view points you are able to drive to if you want to skip out on the hike!
Grandrim View to Turkey Spur Overlook
1 mile loop that takes you along the new river and also you to view the beautiful falls. The boardwalk is accessible for all abilities!
Sandstone Falls (Boardwalk + Island loop trial)
0.7 miles with various ladders to climb and and elevation change. Not much and view point at the top but the mill at the bottom as the highlight
Island in the Sky
Food + drinks
Coffee, brews and the best food the gorge and surrounding areas have to offer
Delicious food and great beer selection after a long day hiking!
Secret Sandwich Society
Pizza and beer post-hike? What more could you want!
Pies & Pints - Fayetteville, WV
Try the food just trust me
Wood Iron Eatery
End your days with drinks 🍷
Rosa's
If staying in white sulphur make sure to stop in lewisburg about 15 mins up the road for a quick cup of coffee ☕️
The Wild Bean
Coffee is must in the mornings or before those early morning hikes/adventures! Located in Fayetteville
Rangefinder Coffee
Love to check out the local breweries on trips!
Bridge Brew Works
I always need all the coffee recs so I’m sharing them with you also!
Hilltop Coffee Co
Scenic stops
Must see stops within the park
Fun little stop! Babcock state park is located within the National Park. There is a gift shop, hiking trails, boley lake (paddle boat rentals and a good place to kayak) and features the iconic old mill
Babcock State Park
Can be a quick scenic overlook of the new river feature the picturesque horseshoe. Al features a gift shop and hiking trails
Grandview Overlook
The iconic new river gorge bridge located steps away from the New River Gorge visitor center. From here you can also take the Fayette Station road scenic drive
New River Gorge Bridge
Lodging
My recs on where to lay your head at night
Located about an hour outside of the national park in White Sulphur Springs another cute town to explore and add to your list!
The Schoolhouse Hotel
Some of the best finds are through airbnb which included cute cabins and flanking options
Airbnb
Cute cabins + activities!
Adventures On The Gorge
Non-hiking activities
The the activities for hikers and non hikers alike
Walk under the iconic bridge!
Bridge Walk LLC
White water raft the new river with various class rapids!
New River Gorge Whitewater Rafting
Attend bridge day- a festival that occurs once a year (the 3rd Saturday in October). Activities include a 5k, BASE jumping, care shows, chili cookoffs, rappelling and. Serious vendors
Bridge Day
Other places close by that are worth visiting
A cute town about an hour from the national park. Good restaurants, antique shops and restaurants
Visit Lewisburg WV
Home of the famous greenbrier resort. I cute town with good restaurants and there are plenty of activities at the greenbrier to fill your still your day such as golf, bunker tours, whiskey tasting, spa and a casino
White Sulphur Springs
The second biggest lake in West Virginia and a great place to spend the day or weekend camping or out on the water
