• New River flowing through the gorge

    New River Gorge

    National River West Virginia

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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.

  • Rend Trail closure

    Repairs to the stone retention wall will cause closures from June through September, 2013. More »

Your Safety

safety board at Kaymoor coal mine site
 

Everyone at New River Gorge National River is committed to providing you with the best possible experience during your visit and safety plays a big role in making it a positive one.

Taking time to plan and prepare for your visit will better ensure that it is a safe and enjoyable time. Look over the following items to better understand some of the possible hazards and safety issues you may encounter at New River Gorge.

Water Safety

Biking Safety

Hiking Safety

Rock Climbing Safety

Camping & Wildlife

Driving on Park Roads

Snakes

Hypothermia

Spiders & Insects

Lightning

Heat Related Illness

Poison Ivy

Did You Know?

AMTRAK train at Thurmond, WV

You can "catch a train" to visit the park! The AMTRAK Cardinal travels through New River Gorge on its route from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.