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Kaymoor Stairs Training Group- Get Active in the Park

Kaymoor Steps Kaymoor Road, Fayetteville, WV, United States

Join Community Captain Veronica for an endurance and stamina training group meeting weekly to test your endurance on the Kaymoor Stairs! Participants will be asked to sign an online waiver found here. https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=K7WDLY3DW7 Covid-19 Awareness: The volunteers, participants, and partners acknowledge and understand that exposure to disease-causing organisms, such as COVID-19, and personal contact with […]

New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K Race

Adventures on the Gorge 219 Co Rte 60/5, Lansing, WV 25862, USA, Lansing, West Virginia, United States

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a running road race from one side of the New River Gorge to the other. This bucket-list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in Fayetteville, the adventure sports capital of West Virginia. Hosted by Adventures on the Gorge, racers will have access […]

After School Stand Up Paddlebarding

Lake Stephens Surveyor, WV 25932, USA, Surveyor, West Virginia, United States

Join Active Southern WV at Lake Stephens for a Stand-Up Paddleboarding demo evening! No reservations are needed. Participants will take turns using boards and receive instruction from trained Active SWV Community Captains. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years old may have to paddle with an adult. Adults must stay with the children participating. […]

Follow the River Walk

Downtown Hinton Hinton, Hinton, WV, United States

The City of Hinton invites you to join us in our first-ever celebration of Mary Draper Ingles, and her journey to freedom along the New River! Walk along the same path that she trekked during the summer and fall of 1755, and participate in an educational discussion with national park rangers at Richmond Hamilton Farm […]

New River Gorge SUP Races

Fayette Station New River, WV, USA, West Virginia, United States

The New River Gorge Stand Up Paddle Board Race will be held at Fayette Station on the New River. This event coincides with Gauley Festival to offer America's Best Whitewater venues, the New River and the Gauley River. The event will consist of three race events. The fee is $35 per person flat rate. There […]

Babcock State Park Hike

Babcock State Park 486 Babcock Road, Danese, WV 25831, USA

Join Community Captains Jacki and Jack to experience the beautiful fall foliage in Babcock State Park. This Sunday!!! Meet at the Gristmill by the Almost Heaven swing at 1 pm. Walk/hike 3 miles with Community Captains Jack and Jacki. Moderate hike. See the best of Southern West Virginia's parks when you join one of our […]

Winter Wonderland Fun Run/Walk

Fayette County Park Fayette County Park, Fayetteville, WV, United States

The Winter Wonderland Fun Run/Walk is a family-friendly way to get active enjoying the light display at Fayette County Park. This is not a race! You can go at your own pace and make as many running or walking laps around the light display as you like (5 laps equals a 5K distance). This is […]

Kids Climbing Opportunity

The Chocolate Moose 1818 Harper Rd., Beckley, WV, United States

Join Active Southern WV at the Outside In Climbing Gym inside the Chocolate Moose in Beckley, WV for a climbing experience event for kids! Kids can climb for free for a half hour between 3 pm and 7 pm. Please indicate your time during registration. A local rock climbing expert will also be on hand […]

Grandview Full Moon Hike

New River Gorge National River - Grandview Grandview Road, Beaver, WV, United States

Get Active in the Park! Meet Active Southern WV's community captains at Grandview's main overlook to take a hike to the north overlook just in time to see the full moon over the New River Gorge (time will be adjusted). Hikes go at a leisurely pace, and are led by Community Captains with an intro […]

Long Point Hike

Long Point Trail Fayetteville, WV 25840, USA, Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States

Get Active in the Park! Join us for a scenic 3.2-mile hike along the Long Point Trail. This trail features some of the best panoramic views of the gorge and the New River Gorge Bridge. This moderate trail winds through the forest until meeting a steep section just before the outlook. Come hike with us! […]