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New River Gorge National River
Directions
 
Plane
Charleston WV, approximately 70 miles northwest of the park, is the closest major airport. Some flights are also available nearby at Beckley WV.

Car
Highway access is from Route 19, between Beckley and Hico, and from I-64, between Mossy and Sandstone.

Public Transportation
Amtrak service is available to three locations in the park, three days a week. The Cardinal, traveling between Chicago and New York, NY, makes scheduled stops at Hinton and Prince, with Thurmond as a flag stop for passengers with reservations.

Greyhound has a bus terminal in Beckley.

Taxi services are based in Oak Hill and Beckley.

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Whitewater rafting on the New River  

Did You Know?
Whitewater rafting is one of the most popular recreational activities at New River Gorge National River. The rapids range from Class III to Class V. There are a number of commercial outfitters that offer trips to the public.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST