National Park · WV
49 trails · 55 places · 92 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s New River Gorge ranking
1SightNew River Gorge BridgeA 3,030-foot steel arch above a river 876 feet below.
2SightSandstone FallsA short boardwalk reaches islands framed by 1,500 feet of low falls.
3SightGrandview Main OverlookSeven miles of river and gorge from one short overlook.
4SightDiamond Point OverlookA cliff-edge view down nearly 1,000 feet to the New River.
5SightLong Point OverlookA rough last pitch opens onto the park’s signature bridge view.
6SightNuttallburg Historic SiteA preserved coal town with a rust-red tipple and a tricky drive.
7SightThurmond Historic DistrictA preserved coal town beside an active rail line.
8SightTurkey Spur OverlookA steep staircase climbs to wooden platforms above the river.
9SightBridge WalkA harnessed walk beneath the highway, 850 feet above the river.Hiking
ModerateEndless Wall Trail2.4 mi · 1.8 hrWalk the New River rim to Diamond Point's high gorge view.ModerateLong Point Trail3.2 mi · 1.8 hrThe bridge view repays the forest miles and rocky finish.
ModerateGrandview Rim Trail3.2 mi · 2 hrA wooded 1.6-mile route between two overlooks, with hills near Turkey Spur.
EasySandstone Falls Boardwalk0.5 mi · 30 minA wide, low waterfall reached by bridges and an accessible boardwalk.
ChallengingCastle Rock Trail0.6 mi · 45 minWalk beneath layered walls and exposed coal along a strenuous gorge path.ModerateGrandview Rim Loop3 mi · 2.5 hrRiver views, exposed coal seams, and a rocky loop back.
ChallengingKaymoor Miners Trail2 mi · 2.5 hrA steep mine descent with a gorge view before the long stairs.
ModerateGlade Creek Trail5.6 mi · 2.5 hrA gentle rail grade keeps you beside cascades most of the way.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
New River Gorge Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for New River Gorge National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Canyon Rim and the Bridge“You're approaching the turnoff for Canyon Rim Visitor Center. This is the stop I'd choose for a full view of the New River Gorge Bridge without a long hike.”
Plays as you drive up to New River Gorge Bridge in the Parkwolf New River Gorge Tour Guide.
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“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
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18 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
126 sightingsWhite-tailed DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
25 sightingsPileated WoodpeckerMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
15 sightingsBarred OwlMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
14 sightingsWild TurkeyMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
58 sightingsCopperheadMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across New River Gorge. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.