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West Virginia: New River Gorge – Route Guide

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New River Gorge bridge — West Virginia: the New River Gorge
Photo: JaGa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Start with Lewisburg's historic streets, continue to Fayetteville and the bridge and park views of New River Gorge, then finish in Charleston's capital-city history. Park viewpoints and town heritage give the drive its rhythm. Check current park roads and trails; rafting, climbing and bridge walks are optional extras.

West Virginia: New River Gorge is a 135 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 4-day trip; the plan below is the 4-day version for October, built from 137 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4
days
135km
distance
3
Stops
137
curated stops

View ready-made plans 4-day plan · best time to go

The route

Lewisburg→ 75 kmFayetteville & the Gorge→ 60 kmCharleston

What you'll see

Carnegie Hall
Explore three art galleries and enjoy live music and dance performances.
Lewisburg
Babcock State Park
Enjoy mountain vistas, trout streams, and the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill.
Fayetteville & the Gorge
West Virginia State Capitol
Admire the golden dome and historic statues on the grounds.
Charleston
Moncove Lake State Park
Relax by the lake, fish, or go boating in this peaceful state park.
Lewisburg
Hawks Nest State Park
Take in panoramic views of the Gorge and Hawks Nest Lake from a 31-room lodge.
Fayetteville & the Gorge
Craik-Patton House
You will see preserved Greek Revival architecture and period furnishings in this historic home.
Charleston
Lewisburg public town-and-Greenbrier-heritage circuit
Use public town, architecture and Greenbrier heritage; cave tours, performances and the state fair remain separate.
Lewisburg
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Stand across from Fayetteville on the iconic New River Gorge Bridge.
Fayetteville & the Gorge

Choose your length

4-day plan23 stops · 8.7 h transit5.8 stops/day · 2.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Rafting season on the New and Gauley — fall's dam releases make the Gauley a world top-ten — and October's Bridge Day closes the span for BASE jumpers.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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