New River Gorge National River

Until 2004 the New River Gorge Bridge was the highest auto bridge in the world, at an altitude of 876 feet over the New River below, additionally spanning 3030 feet long it was the longest steel arch bridge till 2003. The busy four lane New River Gorge Bridge shaves 45 minutes off the old route and is crossed by over 16,000 vehicles per day.

The walk to the upper scenic overlook.

It's a 200' walk down to the lower scenic overlook.

Yes, the upper observation deck is handicapped accessible.

The park operated by the National Park Service features over 70,000 acres encompassing the New River, diverse in cultural and natural history, it offers many of scenic and recreational activities.

A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through canyons 1000' deep, the New River is ironically one of the oldest rivers on the continent of North America.

New River Gorge National River is being featured on the WV Public Television program Outlook. Part One air's Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 PM, and again on Sunday, September 27th at 6:00 PM.

Part Two air's Thursday, October 8th at 9:00 PM, and again on Sunday, October 11th at 6:00 PM.

More information is available at the WV Public Television website.