New River Gorge National Park: 24 Hours Hiking and Exploring in West Virginia

New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is one of the countries newest national parks and a great place to explore how the New River has shaped this impressive part of the country. Centered around the New River and the New River Gorge Bridge, this park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails leading to amazing views like the Endless Wall and is also home to wildlife, waterfalls and the famous bridge walk. Let us help you plan the perfect 24 hours here in this video and be sure to let us know what we left off in the comments.

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[viralnorn]

My husband is retiring in about 5 years and watching your videos gives me great ideas about places we want to travel to and experience. Thanks!

[lisaharris]

Josh I remember this day. I live in Fayetteville and a Tornado went through and touched down in and around where you was. The power lines were down for days . It was a crazy day . The sunshine came back out and you could not tell it stormed.

[swimlilfizhy]

Thank you so much for the positive video of West Virginia. As someone born and raised here it means a lot to me. I’ve lived in Florida and California, both have great beauty and their ugly places. Just like West Virginia. Grew up in Beckley some I’m glad you got a glimpse of my hometown. I love this state and am thankful for visitors that appreciate the it.

[lorisasser]

Yes, Josh, that kind of weather is completely normal in the South and the East. Glad you stayed safe!

[nikkik.]

Wv native! It's nice to see our state getting positive recognition! And it's great to see things that seem so common to us be appreciated for their beauty. It reminds me how truly beautiful WV really is.

[marybethmccloy]

Josh, I'm so glad that you made it to WV, but I'm sorry you had to show up during one of the worst storms we've had in ages. (And, NO, those storms are not normal--- we have plenty of rain, but not all at once! There was a lot of damage throughout the state that week). I've never seen Babcock's river that full! If you come again, I recommend the fall when the leaves are beautiful. On the 3rd Saturday in October, basejumpers are allowed to jump off the bridge and it's quite the event.

[leeinehopkins]

Me and my wife Ine have been watching and loving your videos with Pops and your family for sometime from the Netherlands. Our daughter is working and studying in Durham NC and we will visit her in the summer. On our drive back to New York, this National Park is on the list to visit! Many thanks for the wonderful videos. We’ll keep watching!

[KelseyBarley]

My family enjoys watching your videos and we have used several of them to plan our cross-country trip last summer. We live in Beckley, WV and I really enjoyed your NRG video! I can't believe you were stuck under the bridge during that terrible storm. That day was the worst weather we have experienced for a while in our region. Please don't let the weather keep you from coming back to WV! We have one of the most beautiful states with lots of great state parks! The NRG is just one small piece of WV's beauty. When you come back, please visit Sandstone Falls in Hinton, WV. That is also included in the NP and there are great views of the water falls. Other beautiful places in WV that I love are Cass Railroad, Black Water Falls, Seneca Rocks, and Summersville Lake. WV is breath-taking in the summer and fall. The fall foliage cannot be beat in WV. Thanks for stopping by!

[Tailsnpaws]

Nice video but we miss Pops. He adds a lot to these vids that make us feel that we are there with both of you. Thank you for the scenic tour and all the info.

[WV]

Great video of New River Gorge. I live about 10 minutes from Cathedral Falls and see it weekly. But I’m ashamed to say I’ve never walked the trails at the Gorge. I started watching your videos to see Route 66, Florida, and other beautiful places across this great country. And this vid showed some of the hidden treasures I take for granted in my backyard that the rest of the country is beginning to discover. So glad you enjoyed your time here and you’ll be in awe if you visit in the fall.

[TracieintheKingdom]

Waterfalls are my favorite part about living in West Virginia. They are everywhere and not just when there is a big storm. It truly is Almost Heaven West Virginia ❤

[rhondaz]

This was spellbinding. Nobody captures the highlights of these parks, or any of your destinations, as well as you do. I thoroughly enjoyed it. That weather was something else. Thanks a bunch, Josh.
I'm glad you were able to accomplish most of your goals.
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[karenhaley]

When you go back, be sure to fit in a visit to the Beckley Coal Mine. The tour is very well done and they also have a mining town to see.

[tg]

I went there this January. Everything was snow capped. To see the mill in snow was lifetime memorable experience. Highly recommended

[travelertrome]

Josh - You are always upbeat and positive on your vlogs. If I had waited as long as you did without any notifications of the tour cancelations I would have been very upset. Cheers to your demeanor!

[sagerosevideography]

My fiancé and I went rooftop tent camping here last year! We did the bridge walk and was by far one of the most fun experiences of my life!

[timothyosborn]

The firs time I saw that bridge was when I took AMTRAK from Chicago to Wilmingon, DE in 1984. I was travelling thru and looked up and saw that bridge from the tracks along the river. What a sight!

[joshualanham]

I grew up very close to this park and went there several times. It has an amazing history and spectacular four season beauty. Go in the fall or around bridge day and you won't regret you choice.

[alrichardson]

Hey, I've been to New River Gorge...Man it's SPECTACULAR!

[LeaKraf]

Josh, you capture the NPs’ beauty like no other YouTuber does! Awesome video and insane storm!