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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of New River Gorge National Park

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: From Beaver, join US Hwy 19 from I-64 and drive north toward New River Gorge, with overlooks and scenic ridges along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app..

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Overview

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving audio tour of New River Gorge National Park to explore the lush forests, roaring waterfalls and ghost towns of West Virginia’s crown jewel. See the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge, gaze at Grandview Overlook’s panoramic vistas, hike along Endless Wall Trail’s cliff tops, and marvel at Sandstone Falls’ powerful waters.

Along the way, hear stories of a record-breaking bridge, coal towns and Civil War events play automatically as you discover this rugged Appalachian landscape.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 170+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

✗ Not Included

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Itinerary

Stop 1

Discover the beauty and history of New River Gorge National Park at your own pace with this self-guided driving audio tour—featuring scenic views, local stories, and GPS-triggered narration.

Stop 2

Concho Rim Overlook offers a breathtaking spectacle where the river gorge forms a dramatic horseshoe shape, marking it as one of the region's most iconic vistas.

Stop 3

Discover the beauty of Sandstone Falls along a 0.3-mile accessible boardwalk, ideal for all visitors, including those with strollers. For a more adventurous experience, the rougher Island Loop Trail leads to additional viewpoints of the powerful water flows.

Stop 4

Explore the scenic beauty of the Endless Wall Trail, stretching 2.4 miles along dramatic cliff tops. This moderate hike typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, offering stunning views of the river and dense forests below.

Stop 5

Discover the stunning panoramic vistas at Grandview Overlook, a must-see destination renowned for its breathtaking scenery. This ideal photo spot also offers nearby trails that provide close encounters with majestic sandstone cliffs.

Stop 6

Discover Thurmond, a once-thriving mining town from West Virginia's coal boom era. Founded in 1873 and linked to the Chesapeake, Ohio, and Southwestern Railway, Thurmond now serves as a living museum managed by the National Park Service.

Stop 7

Discover the enchanting Wolf Creek Falls, accessible via a brief 150-yard hike. The trail places you right in front of the waterfall, close enough to touch the spray and mossy rocks.

Stop 8

Experience the stunning New River Gorge Bridge view from the Tunney Hunsaker Bridge. This site honors Hunsaker, Fayetteville's police chief and Muhammad Ali’s first professional opponent, who was known for his competitive spirit in their historic bout.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

From Beaver, join US Hwy 19 from I-64 and drive north toward New River Gorge, with overlooks and scenic ridges along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” then preview the route in the app.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

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Special Instructions

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.

STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR:

1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher
2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App
3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1
4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW

FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam.
- Text: Search for “GuideAlong”.
- This Ticket: Find the VOUCHER CODE at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step
- Viator App: Open your booking and Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator.
- TripAdvisor App: Account > Messages.
- Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW
You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring.

FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE
There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date.

CHARGING & SOUND
Use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to keep your phone charged, not the vehicle's USB port. Audio will play through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the app’s map will display on your phone. Connect your phone via Bluetooth to listen through the car stereo: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/.

HELP & SUPPORT

- FAQs: See the GuideAlong app’s Help menu or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq.
- Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email info@guidealong.com.