New River Gorge National Wild & Scenic River - Resources
New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846
(304) 465-0508
Open year-round. Canyon Rim Visitor Center is open daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours in the summer. Visitor centers in Thurmond, Grandview, and Hinton are open daily during the summer; Grandview and Hinton are open weekends during the off-season.
Trips & Tours
ACE Whitewater - Whitewater river rafting on the New Rivers Gorge National Rivers and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia. Also provides kayak instruction, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping & lodging. Raft Trips For the Scouts, Youth, and Families. Trips to Belize & Mexico.
Adventures Plus - Active multi-sport vacations combining hiking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, and sea kayaking with gourmet food and luxurious accommodations. Departing from Montana, Utah, Vancouver Island, Canadian Rockies, West Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire and North Carolina.
Class VI River Runners - Since 1978 Class VI River Runners has offered whitewater rafting trips in Central West Virginia on the New and Gauley Rivers. We are committed to providing an outdoor experience based on an exceptional level of service, safety, and hospitality.
Songer Whitewater - From Family Splashes to Big Water Bashes - affordable outdoor adventures on the New & Gauley Rivers of West Virginia. Full-service outfitter offering whitewater rafting, duckies, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, disc golf course, lodging, meals, and more.
Books & Maps
West Virginia Books & Maps - Browse through the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore's database to find a good collection of books and maps covering the Mid Atlantic states.
Menasha Ridge Press - Publisher of high quality nonfiction books with decades of experience in high-adventure sports, travel, and dining. Are authors are among the best travel and dining professionals and outdoor experts in the world. Menasha publishes reference books for the discriminating reader.
Transportation
Located in southern West Virginia, just over one hour east of Charleston, and 20 minutes from Beckley. Narrow, winding, mountain roads provide access to the New River.
To Park: by personal vehicle via Interstate 64 & 77, U.S. Route 19. Airports in Beckley and Charleston; AMTRAK stops at Montgomery, Thurmond ("flag" stop - reservations required), Prince, and Hinton.
In Park: personal vehicle, by foot, or boat; bicycle and horseback on designated trails.
Other Internet Resources
New River Gorge National River - A detailed listing of activities and services at this national park service site in southern West Virginia, including climbing; hiking; whitewater canoeing, kayaking, and rafting, and mountain biking.
US Army Corps of Engineers - Latest River and Lake Data on the: New (WV), Gauley (WV), Russell Fork (VA/KY), and others.
West Virginia Current Streamflow Conditions - Covering several West Virginia rivers.
USGS Programs in West Virginia - The U.S. Geological Service provides maps, reports, and information to help others meet their needs to manage, develop, and protect America's water, energy, mineral, and land resources.
West River Whitewater Association - Recreation and conservation oriented organization focussed on West Virginia paddling.
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