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New River Gorge National River
Post Office Box 246
Glen Jean, West Virginia 25846
Telephone: (304) 465-0508
Designated Reach: October 26, 1988. From a point two miles upstream of the Summers and Mercer County lines down to Bluestone Lake. Classification/Mileage: Scenic — 10.0 miles; Total — 10.0 miles.
The lower 10 miles of the designated segment flow through an 800-foot deep gorge and offer warmwater fishing, whitewater boating when water level permits, and hiking along the river on a trail between Bluestone and Pipestem State Parks. Spectacular views of the river gorge may be seen from overlooks at Pipestem. A major portion of the lands are managed by the state to provide hunting opportunities; wild turkey is the featured species.
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