A wide river cascading over large rocks and branches forming a waterfall

New River Gorge Waterfall Tour

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

  • 7 - 48 hours
  • 8 tour stops

The New River Gorge Waterfall Tour follows the path of eight waterfalls starting north of the park near the town of Gauley Bridge and ending at the famous Sandstone Falls. Four of the falls are accessible from the road and four require hiking 4.5 miles on trails. Trails may contain uneven terrain, steep slopes, and distances of up to 2 miles round trip to reach the falls. It is possible to complete the tour in one day but not recommended. These waterfalls are also part of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail.

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