Welcome to the New River Gorge Bridge Walk. We offer daily catwalk walking tours across the New River Gorge, 851 feet above the river. Our guests come from all over the World to marvel at the amazing scenery of the Gorge and the massive steel structure of the Bridge.
We welcome all eligible participants who are willing and able to walk 1.5 miles to enjoy this memorable and unique experience. For more information or to book a tour, call (304) 574-1300.
November 2011 - January 2012 Schedule
Tours are available daily at 10 am, 1 pm, and 3:30 pm. Weekends tours may be scheduled 9 am through 3:30 pm. Tours are dependent on weather conditions (i.e., amount of snow, wind). Winter catwalk views are overwhelming and picturesque. Reservations are needed.
Dress appropriately for the weather! You will need:
- warm comfortable walking shoes
- hat
- gloves
- warm coat
- camera
New River Gorge Bridge Facts:
- The longest single span arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere
- The third highest vehicle carrying bridge in the United States
- The second longest single arch bridge in the World
- Featured on the West Virginia state quarter
- A national landmark in engineering
- The Eighth MegaStructure on Earth




















