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Cunard Road construction completed
Construction on the Cunard Road has been completed and the road is now open. Access may be delayed at times while striping is being painted.
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Rend Trail closure
Repairs to the stone retention wall will cause closures from June through September, 2013. More »
Commercial Whitewater Information
A number of licensed outfitters offer guided trips on the New and Gauley Rivers. Trained guides, equipment, instruction, transportation to and from the river, and meals are provided. Trips vary in length from several hours to several days, and offer different degrees of difficulty -- from peaceful float and fishing trips to crashing whitewater excitement. The New River has trips available almost year-round, with the season running from April through October. Ranging from mild pools and riffles on the upper parts to big whitewater rapids in the lower section, the New offers something for everyone. The Gauley River is more for the whitewater enthusiast, with a number of steep and technical rapids. The main season is early-September through mid-October, though trips are sometimes available at other times of the year. List of commercial outfitters licensed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources:ACE Adventure Resort North American River Runners Wildwater Expeditions Class VI-Mountain River Rivermen Songer Whitewater River Expeditions West Virginia Adventures New and Gauley River Adventures Alpine Ministries |
Did You Know?
The New River Gorge was logged extensively thoughout the past century. The landscape is now recovering, with the park ecosystem returning to its more natural state, but there are still plenty of signs of the past activities.