The Sandstone Itinerary
The New River is a mighty force that runs through Southern West Virginia. You can see the power of the river at the famous Sandstone Falls. This 25-foot waterfall is breathtakingly beautiful and the focal point of this suggested itinerary. Start out at the National Park Visitor Center just off the interstate, then take a pleasant drive along the river to the smaller Brooks Falls and the grand Sandstone Falls. Finish your trip in Hinton, a quaint railroad town.
Sandstone Itinerary
Fun Around the Falls
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Sandstone Visitors Center
Features map of the entire New River watershed on the lobby floor, exhibits, picnic tables, video program, beautiful views. Sandstone Visitor Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in spring, summer, and fall. For the winter of 2024, while Canyon Rim Visitors Center is being renovated, this center will remain open daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Brooks Falls
Located 2 miles south of Sandstone Falls, Brooks Falls is a 10-foot drop, and is actually classified as a class III runnable rapid. The National Park Service has developed a small sightseeing and picnic area on the west side of the river.
Sandstone Falls
One of the iconic features of the New River, Sandstone Falls is an impressively wide waterfall. The National Park Service has a nice park and boardwalk out to view the falls.
City of Hinton – National Historic District
A booming railroad town at the turn of the last century, Hinton today is a quaint small town with plenty of history, culture and natural beauty. Its entire downtown was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places Be sure to visit the Hinton Railroad Museum, The Market at Courthouse Square and Otter and Oak.