Tuesday, June 25, 2024

New River Gorge NP - Thurmond Depot

This is just a walk around an old mining town.  They have a sheet at the kiosk at the depot that explains what each building is.  The depot has a visitor center and some more displays about the town.  On the way out we stopped at a waterfall on the side of the road called Dunloup Creek Falls.  You can see it from the road and can walk a little ways down to get a better look.






















Monday, June 24, 2024

New River Gorge NP - Bridge Walk

 This isn't a hike but a fun experience.  You walk on the cat walk under the bridge.  You are tethered.  The guide stops along the way and tells you things about the bridge.  At one point you are 861ft above the river.  He even let us all sit down and hang our feet off the edge.  There were about 11 people in our group.  Would recommend doing this.  This is the website to make reservations - https://bridgewalk.com/




















Friday, June 21, 2024

New River Gorge NP - Long Point Trail

 This is an in and out trail that takes you to a view of the bridge.  It's not marked well towards the end and a lot of turns but comes out to a big rock face.  It was 3 M and 296 EG.  GPS Trailhead coordinates: 38.041717, -81.078150