From the allegheny highlands to the new river gorge, the state boasts an incredible array of these beautiful falls. For important health and safety updates click here around every bend of the river or curve in a trail, theres a new adventure waiting. To guide your exploration, we highly recommend west virginia waterfalls. Take a road trip to the best waterfalls in west virginia. Award winning photography book what others are saying about west virginia waterfalls. The new river gorge, and hes currently working on several additional titles. Guidebooks, new river gorge ourea publishing ourea publishing. Established in 1978, the npsprotected area stretches for 53 miles 85 km from just downstream of hinton to hawks nest state park near ansted new river gorge is also home to some of the countrys best whitewater rafting. Hawks nest also boasts a lodge with 31 luxurious rooms. Waterfall map new river gorge trails dolly sods seneca creek babcock state park new river.
Yet, its nice to get some rest and relaxation at a comfortable and clean koa rv site. Nestled in the steep slopes of the new river gorge are hundreds of rugged waterfalls. Located on the rim of the new river gorge, west virginias premier whitewater rafting resort take pictures like a. Bridge walk new river gorge bridge walk west virginia.
You will head into new river gorge in order to reach fox branch falls, which is a steep path that approaches new river. Our experienced and professional guides will lead the way and show you some of the things that make west virginia and the new river gorge such a special place to visit. This video features vintage footage of the building of the new river gorge bridge, along with interviews with people who were there during construction. Go chasing waterfalls with this west virginia state park. New river gorge national river provides a variety of different trails throughout the park. Adventures on the gorge leading the world outdoors. Having published a photo book of the waterfalls of the new river gorge, id like to share five of those waterfalls that really stand out. These outoftheway waterfalls of the new river gorge are hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered and admired. Photo courtesy of adventures on the gorgejay young. The new river gorge that i could truly appreciate the natural beauty of.
The new river gorge by ed rehbein and randall sanger finalist in photography nature, international books awards 2011 honorable mention san francisco book festival, 2011 winner in photography. Five miles and one river crossing from where i was raised. After my first experience, i have learned that it really is best to get expert help in planning a new river rafting family vacation in west virginia. Every one of all ages can appreciate the sheer beauty of one of nature s most delicate and breathtaking works of art, the waterfall. The new river gorge national river is a unit of the united states national park service designed to protect and maintain the new river gorge in southern west virginia. Ride some of the best whitewater on the east coast. This waterfall travels on a park tram path, which is rather different from all the other waterfalls in west virginia. New river gorge west virginia will continue to amaze us we did the canaan valley area last time and this time new river gorge we stayed in summersville, which was a great central location at the.
Most of randys time is spent exploring the world around him and photographs from his adventures are featured everywhere, from private collections to corporate settings. The creeks and rivers that run through the new river gorge create an abundance of breathtaking waterfalls from the 60foot tall cathedral falls in gauley bridge to the 1,500foot wide sandstone falls near hinton. Climbing in the new river gorge, the new river gorge. A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the new river is among the oldest rivers on the continent. I almost forgot to add, included with this book is a leaflet which has maps and gps coordinates for every waterfall in the book. What others are saying about west virginia waterfalls.
This experience confirmed what i have learned over the last 26 years of living in southern west virginia. New river gorge campground provides rv and tentwilderness camping in lansing, west virginia. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen. The new river gorge bridge is a steel arch bridge 3,030 feet 924 m long over the new river gorge near fayetteville, west virginia, in the appalachian mountains of the eastern united states. More than 100 waterfalls grace the cliffs and canyons of the new river gorge and its tributaries. The informative guidebook by randall sanger features all the information you need, including directions, distance, hike difficulty, and. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the new river, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. Rafting on the new river is one of the most popular activities in hawks nest, with several whitewater rafting companies located within 10 minutes of the lodge. This site is set up to correspond with the regions set up by the west virginia department of commerce. Rvers love the fact that available amenities offer plenty of space to pull in, electricwater hookups, waste disposal, 30 and 50amp service and more. Five waterfalls of the new river gorge discover west virginia. Ed is a juried fine arts photographer at tamarack and mountainmade, wv. The 10 best things to do near new river gorge, west virginia. Celebrate west virginias bridge day with a wonderful walk along the catwalk of the new river gorge bridge.
Thank you randy and ed for such a wonderful book which showcases the waterfalls of the new river gorge area so well. These waterfalls are fertile ground for nature lovers offering challenging hikes and striking landscapes. Turkey creek falls the next waterfall is only six miles down the road. Hiking and biking in the new river gorge is the guidebook to the new river gorge national river and surrounding state parks. It wasn t until i experienced these glorious masterpieces through the pages of west virginia waterfalls. Hiking at new river gorge new river gorge national river. West virginia waterfalls the new river gorge by ed rehbein and randall sanger isbn 9780929915791 112 pages plus 16 page pull out map book full. New river gorge campground is a leading provider of rv and tent camping and continually takes pride in serving your needs each and every day.
Adventures on the gorge offers all sorts of packages for families. From us 48us 119 west of buckhannon, turn south on brushy fork rd. The new river gorge been the setting of so many adventures throughout the years, but its not just the rivers, cliffs, and the wilderness that have created the adventure, but also the people who has lived, visited, and explored our little corner of west virginia. Hiking waterfalls in west virginia provides driving directions and hike descriptions, maps, gps coordinates, and color photos to over 100 of the mountain states most scenic waterfalls. The trails available consist of park service trails that are marked and maintained, trails within lands administered by state parks, and undeveloped trails and abandoned roads. Waterfalls of virginia and west virginia is a new guidebook featuring the top. Peaceful forest trails, superb overlooks, and historic scenery are all found here. Organized geographically and ranked by beauty, waterfalls of virginia and west virginia makes it simple to find the best waterfalls in each state, as well as the ones nearest you. Included in the book is a black and white pullout guidebook with maps, directions, difficulty levels and gps coordinates to each waterfall pictured.
This full color, coffeetable style book features over 100 images of the waterfalls of the new river gorge region of west virginia, as well as full color maps to each section of the new river gorge. Take in scenic vistas from the end of a hike through the woods. Go new river rafting with kids at adventures on the gorge. He conducts photography workshops throughout west virginia and beyond. An outdoor playground with unmatched whitewater, climbing, and natural beauty.
Winter settles into the new river gorge at wolf creek falls, fayette county, wv. Experience the new river gorge bridge by the light of the moon on this guided walking tour. In this, his second edition, randall sanger points out 174 waterfalls in virginia and west virginia. The new river gorge by ed rehbein and randall sanger. New river gorge west virginia travel and vacation planning. They enjoy living in southern west virginia because of all the opportunities to hike and experience the outdoors in nearby state parks, the new river gorge, and national forest lands.
I wasnt much interested in that and thought i might do a redux of a. Explore the trails of ace and the new river gorge without the worries of making a wrong turn with a guided hiking tour. Hawks nest state park west virginia state parks west. Hawks nest state park is in the heart of west virginias whitewater rafting country, making it the perfect time to try something new and thrilling. The best waterfalls in west virginia are accessible by way of this curated road trip experience that will take you through the heart of the state and back again. The new river gorge is a full color coffee table style book featuring over 100 waterfalls.
Hitting the roads of west virginia in an rv is an exhilarating experience. Just up the hill from rr you can get food and entertainment all summer long. I started getting interested in this when i went on a trip to new river gorge for a week in 2009 to witness the new river bridge day, which consists of people jumping off this 876 foot tall bridge. With an arch 1,700 feet 518 m long, the new river gorge bridge was the worlds longest singlespan arch bridge for 26 years. Randall is coauthor of the multiawardwinning book west virginia waterfalls.
Whats more, this waterfall, rivaling the height of any waterfall in west virginia and, to be sure, the tallest in the new river gorge, was not on any trail map. The greater new river gorge region is one of the easts largest, most diverse, and highest quality climbing areas. The new river gorge and the big bridge is surrounded by cool outdoor areas. As a familyowned and operated outfitter since 1972, you can count on us to provide all the elements of an exciting adventure vacation getaway while balancing. And many, of course, can be found in places such as shenandoah national park, along the blue ridge parkway, and within the landscapes cut by new river gorge national river and. New river gorge, west virginia start planning your wild, wonderful west virginia vacation and get the most authentic experience at an affordable price with river expeditions as your host. New river gorge west virginia 2020 all you need to. From the parking lot at cathedral falls, turn left onto us highway 60 and drive to hawks nest state park. Located on the rim of the new river gorge, west virginias premier whitewater rafting resort learn more about the reopening book an adventure now browse all adventures speak to our adventure specialists at 855 3798738 life is an adventure let us guide the way. Winner usa book news best book awardsbest nature photography. West virginia has become the zip line capital of america, and with two separate zip tours, plus unique adventures like bridge walk and timbertrek adventure park, adventures on the gorge is the aerial fun capital of west virginia. Fox branch falls is an incredibly beautiful waterfall located in west virginia close to hawks nest lake. These scenic hikes in west virginia are best traversed with a buddy and effective hiking gear, though kidfriendly and easy options have been noted.
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