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Fayette Station Road (New River Gorge National River, WV)

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Before the New River Gorge Bridge—the longest arch bridge in the western hemisphere—was constructed in 1977, travelers across New River Gorge in southern West Virginia were forced to descend and ascend more than 800 feet in elevation on the slow … Continue reading →

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Canyon Rim Boardwalk (New River Gorge National River, WV)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Many visits to New River Gorge National River in south central West Virginia begin at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center, situated off Route 19 on the east flank of the gorge. While some of the best hikes in the park … Continue reading →

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Endless Wall Trail (New River Gorge National River, WV)

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Epic cliffs, stunning views, and bushy rhododendrons define the setting of the Endless Wall Trail, one of the finest short hikes at West Virginia’s New River Gorge National River. Take a moment along this 2.9-mile loop hike to soak in … Continue reading →

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