New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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New River Gorge at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, September–December
- Trip length
- 3–5 days
- Don't miss
- Hike the Grandview Rim Trail
- Nearby city
- Glen Jean, WV
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Thurmond Bridge/Depot Closure
Monday, June 22 – Wednesday, June 24 from approximately 8am – 5pm the Thurmond bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for the annual bridge inspection. There will be no vehicle crossings and foot traffic will also be discontinued sporadically throughout the closure. Thurmond depot will remain closed until work is completed and the bridge is reopened. Reopening of the depot is tentatively scheduled for Thursday.
Kaymoor Miners Trail Closure
From June 15 through November 19 the upper part of the Kaymoor Miners Trail (from Kaymoor Top down to the mine site at the junction with the Kaymoor Trail) will be closed Monday through Thursday due to a trail rehab project. The trail is expected to be fully open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Common questions
Planning New River Gorge
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
