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New River Gorge Overview
Location: Southern West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains.
Entrance Fee: No fee!
Size: Covers over 70,000 acres (109.375 square miles).
Highest Elevation: Swell Mountain is the highest point, sitting at 3,291 feet.
Must-See Spots: New River Gorge Bridge seen from Long Point Overlook and Canyon Rim Overlook, horseshoe bend at Grandview Main Overlook, views from Diamond Point Overlook, and Sandstone Falls.
Popular Hikes: Endless Wall Trail, Long Point Trail, Kaymoor Miners Trail, and Grandview Rim and Castle Rock Trails to Turkey Spur.
Famous Historical Sites: Nuttallburg, Thurmond, and Kaymoor.
Scenic Drives: Fayette Station Road.
Nearby Towns/Cities: Fayetteville, Hinton, Beckley, and Oak Hill.
