Place
National Park
New River Gorge National Park
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Places
Places in New River Gorge
Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places
Trails
Trails in New River Gorge
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Easy
Endless Wall Trail
Short hike, huge gorge views, and a front‑row seat to climbers
Moderate
Long Point Trail
Shaded forest stroll to a jaw dropping view of the Gorge Bridge
Easy
Canyon Rim Boardwalk
Two quick overlooks with the park’s best bridge views. Count the stairs.
Easy
Beauty Mountain Trail
Short ridge stroll to sunset-soaked cliffs above the New RiverWildlife
Wildlife in New River Gorge
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
Sighting mapWhere to look
Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatusReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Barred Owl
Strix variaReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
Trail Closure: Church Loop Trail
Church Loop Trail in the Thurmond area is temporarily closed due to downed trees. Visitors should plan an alternate hike and check for reopening updates before going. Official source: current conditions.Official detailsCaution
Cunard Road: One-Lane Traffic and Temporary Signal
Cunard Road is open, but part of the road is reduced to one lane with a temporary traffic light. The park says delays of up to about 5 minutes are possible while waiting for the light. Repairs are ongoing through 2027, and the road is expected to close again from November through March. Official updates: Road and Trail Closures and Current Conditions.Official detailsClosure
Rend Trail Bridge Closed Between Minden and Thurmond
The second bridge from the Minden side on the Rend Trail remains closed due to structural damage. Visitors can only travel about 1.96 miles in from the Thurmond side or 1.27 miles in from the Minden side, so do not plan on through-hiking the trail. Current closuresOfficial detailsClosure
