The New River Gorge was once bustling with activity. Extensive deposits of coal gave rise to the booming but short-lived mining industry beginning in 1873 when the area was first accessed by railroad. Evidence of the coal mining era including the foundations of buildings, roadbeds, mine entrances, coke ovens, etc. can be found throughout the river valley.
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Lower New River Family White Water Rafting Trips
The Lower New, also known as ‘The Gorge’, offers a more challenging degree of whitewater. Alternating from calm pools to the crashing waves and swift drops of Class III-V rapids, the Lower offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exhilaration. Spanning the gorge is the impressive New River Gorge Bridge: the world’s longest single span arch bridge (3,030 feet) and highest in the western hemisphere (876 feet).
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Upper New River White Water Rafting Float Trips
The Upper section of the New River is gentle and playful, with easy to moderate whitewater (Class I-III), calm pools and spectacular scenery. This section is perfect for families with younger children, and those who simply want to relax, reel in a smallmouth bass or wildlife watch.
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