2-mile easy walk with a small strenuous sectionHike to a historic Baptist church near Thurmond. Once a heart of spiritual support, hear how houses of worship like this one helped African Americans and other community members find strength during the challenging times of the industrial boom in the New River Gorge. Wear good hiking shoes.
2-mile easy walkHear legends and stories from Appalachia into the dark of night. Program not recommended for children under nine years old. Wear good walking shoes. Bring a flashlight. RESERVATIONS requested; call 304-465-2632 with name of program and number in your party.
Join a ranger for a walk through the historic railroad town of Thurmond, once one of the most well-known towns of the New River Gorge during the industrial boom of the 1900s.
Description Race Day: August 6, 2023Registration/Check-In: 8:30 AMRegistration will be at the New River Gorge National River Dun Glen Day Use Area.Race Starts: 10 AM Race Course:- Bike from the Historic Thurmond Depot 2 miles to Stonecliff.- Paddle 1.5 miles from Stonecliff back to Dun Glen Day Use area.- Run 2 miles from Dun Glen Day... View Article
Join ACE Adventure Resort’s Thurmond Ghost Hunt and experience a paranormal investigation in the New River Gorge. We will visit one of the most haunted places inside the park, Thurmond. Space is limited as we are only taking 20 participants on this investigation.Our evening will start at ACE Adventure Resort where we will drive to... View Article
Offered daily at Thurmond Depot at 11:00 AM Unlike many turn of the century towns in New River Gorge, Thurmond was a railroad town instead of a coal town. For years, this small town brought in millions of dollars for the C&O Railway with a bustling downtown district and trains rolling through every 15 minutes.... View Article
Join ACE Adventure Resort’s Thurmond Ghost Hunt and experience a paranormal investigation in the New River Gorge. We will visit one of the most haunted places inside the park, Thurmond. We will spend much of our evening exploring the ruins of this old railroad town. This is your chance to investigate the paranormal side of... View Article
This beginner triathlon is open to ages 7 and up! Individuals, duos or families will bike from Historic Thurmond Depot 2 miles to Stone Cliff where they will then paddle 1.5 miles to the Dun Glen Day Use area. From there participants will run a two mile loop around historic Thurmond. Check in will begin... View Article
Join ACE Adventure Resort’s Thurmond Ghost Hunt and experience a paranormal investigation in the New River Gorge. We will visit one of the most haunted places inside the park, Thurmond. We will spend much of our evening exploring the ruins of this old railroad town. This is your chance to investigate the paranormal side of... View Article
Race through New River Gorge National Park and beat the train to the finish line of the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay! Participants have the option to take a scenic train ride at the finish.All of our races finish in Thurmond, West Virginia. With a population of 5 at the 2010 census, it is the... View Article
