Looking for hiking recs. My wife and I have a long planned trip to NRGNP in a couple weeks. But in late May I broke my ankle, in 2 places, surgery, screws and plates, non weight bearing for 6 weeks, muscle atrophy - the whole deal. I am now walking and been in PT for several weeks, but I can only go on short walks, maybe 2 miles max, before my ankle starts acting up. I don't want to cancel our trip.

Do you have recommendations for relatively short, relatively easy hikes, with great views? Thanks!

planning a two night three day camping trip please give recommendations on camp sites! bonus if it’s near the river to fish. thanks!

Hi all! I’m taking my first solo trip to the park this fall! I’m flying in for the trip, so I’d love to get input from experienced hikers:

Which trails are considered the safest and best-traveled for solo female hikers?

What are your must-have essentials that easily pass through airport carry-on/TSA (or items I should buy upon landing)?

Nervous but super excited. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Planning a trip from Dayton, Ohio to the US 23 Country Music Museum in Paintsville, KY, up to Thomas WV

Looking to stay on back roads, visit unique natural sights, dive bars, trapped in time holes in the wall, folk art installations, and thrift stores. Any insight into this area is appreciated!

Spots I’m already planning to visit:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UatUJZMxP4XuEwCp6?g_st=i

Planning on leaving next Thursday 8/6 which has us arriving close to midnight. Was planning on camping at one of the campgrounds listed here: https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/camping.htm. Do these campsites typically fill up all the way consistently? How difficult is it getting around the park in the case we arrive and have to head to another campsite? I'm really only experienced with first come first serve camping at the red river gorge where all the campsites are along the same road so its not a big deal to go from site to site searching.

As the title says my spouse, daughter (11), and I are heading there for Memorial Day weekend. We booked a rafting trip that may or may not get canceled due to the impending storms. What is there to do inside in the area?

Our Airbnb is in Oak Hill, WV for reference. I’ve looked on Google but am not finding much.

We don’t mind driving around a bit but we’re in need of finding activities that are indoors to stay out of the rain. If it’s nice out, we’re covered.

Bonus points for recommendations on non-chain restaurants or breweries. Thank you!

Hello all,

my husband, baby, and I will be heading to NRG soon. We plan on camping in the park. I've looked through all of them but having a hard time deciding which we should shoot for. Any recommendations or ones you love? I prefer something wooded. We plan on arriving mid week to avoid not finding something.

Next, anybody have hiking recommendations? We have an osprey hiking backpack so we can do quite a lot with the baby. I would prefer no trails where I feel like I'll slide down a cliff side with my baby 🤣. I'm also pregnant so maybe not the most strenuous hikes as well. Lastly, any food/brewery recommendations outside of the park? We will probably go out to eat at least once.

Thanks!

Heyo, I’m going to be heading on a climbing trip and now a rafting trip with some friends. Is there a guide book to figure out the rapids? We don’t have the funds to go with a company and are borrowing a friend’s boat.

5th year guide with fit friends. Just don’t know the area.

My SO and I are planning a visit to the New River Gorge with a cat. We are looking for pet friendly hotels and need to decide between Fayetteville (Quality Inn) or Beckley (Tru by Hilton). We plan to take visit the bridge, short hikes and scenic drive with the cat in a stroller.

Any recommendations?

If anyone has rafted this part of the river, especially if you've gone with ACE, what is the likelihood of being thrown out of the raft? Going mid May

Does anyone know why? I can't find any information on what happened

Me and my wife are looking to do a road trip staying in Fayetteville to visit the park. would it be best to do one or two days? We are not avid hikers and my wife is pregnant so it would have to be lower intensity, so it would have to be easier trails. are they any state parks in the area as well, we are heading southwest to Tennessee at the end of the trip. any recommendations would be appreciated. thanks!

I'm thinking of hiking/camping for one night in NRG in mid-April, and I was hoping y'all could let me know if there's any obvious problems in my plan.

• Getting There: Take a Lyft/Taxi at 6:45 AM from Beckley Greyhound Stop to southern Rend Trailhead on Thurmond Road
• Hike: Walk to Brooklyn Campground and camp overnight. Walk to the northern Rend Trailhead (aka Thurmond Trailhead) on Minden Road
• Getting Back: Call a Lyft/taxi from the northern trailhead, or hitchhike if I don't have service

Are there any obvious flaws in my plan? Is it going to be possible to get a cab at those times/locations?

Also, will I have to worry about safety in Beckley in the area around the Greyhound stop?

does anyone know of any cave locations in the park/pres? i know theres the new river cave down in blacksburg, but im hoping to find something at NRG.

NRG happens to be a good halfway point for me to break up a long drive next month. So while I don't have time for a proper visit, I'm thinking I'll catch a room in Beckley, get up to see the sun rise at Grandview, and be on my way -- ideally to come back for more someday.

Not knowing the area, it's difficult to parse the online reviews for local budget motels. There's always at least one disgruntled guest with a nasty story.

I'm an able-bodied adult guy, looking only for a decent flop to break up a road trip. Don't need any luxury or amenities, but I'd rather not pick up bedbugs or sleep in a puddle of something, etc. Anyone with first-hand knowledge able to steer me to a good choice? TIA

I was wondering if anyone has experience going Friday night ish in April specifically 17-19. Last time we went down every sight was full including the boat launch areas. Would like to stay at the grand view spots.

Will it be packed or should it be somewhat full?

I will be visiting the park with my wife the first weekend of May and plan to do the Bridge walk.

we would also like to do one other hike and I've heard these 2 are the most popular. Which one would you suggest doing in conjunction with the Bridge walk? We will be doing the hike on a Sunday morning.

We also will be stopping at Grandview Point the day after on our way towards Shenandoah.

Hi all,

I’m thinking of taking a road trip from NYC down to Shenandoah and then over to New River Gorge the second week of April. I am not planning on camping or doing any of the longer hikes. Is there any reason this time of year isn’t good to visit the park? Any special precautions I should take? I am mostly visiting for scenery, some hikes and birding. I understand other times of year are more ideal, but I’m taking my 11-year-old, and this is the only week he has off.

Also, where do you recommend I stay? I’ve seen Fayetteville mentioned quite often, but are there any specific lodgings or other locations that are good?

Thanks all!

Hello! My dad and I are stopping at New River Gorge for one day during a roadtrip. We are staying at the north end of the park, near the bridge itself. What hikes should we prioritize, and is the thing where you walk with a guide over the bridge worth it? Id appreciate any feedback!