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New River Gorge National River
Your Safety
park visitors on boardwalk

Visitors on Sandstone Falls Boardwalk

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

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Last Updated: December 10, 2009 at 16:16 MST