Gay Travel Guide:
Explore the New River Gorge!

The New River Gorge National River is a popular gay travel destination, thanks to its proximity to Mideast cities and the growing popularity of outdoor adventure vacations. The gorge is the most popular rock-climbing area in the eastern U.S., and the region's whitewater rafting rivers are world famous.

Find out more about the New River Gorge now! New River Gorge Travel Guide

Thousands of gay vacationers visit each year to hike, bike, raft, climb. So we've created this guide, including maps and photos to help visitors hook up with their country cousins and plan a terrific vacation.

GAY WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS!!!
Most rafting outfitters arrange excursions for gay groups -- Request Trip Info.

Ironically, the New River Gorge Bridge (right) is a legendary cruising area. Because it's within national parkland, gay socialization is permitted. You'll find links to CRUISING GROUPS on our links page.

Getting Here

The New River Gorge crosses the Appalachian Mountains east of the junction of I-77 and I-64 at Beckley, West Virginia. We're within a half-day's expressway drive of Columbus, Richmond, Charlotte, Washington, Pittsburgh, and Winston-Salem. Click here for a PDF state highway map -- West Virginia Highway Map PDF