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Sandstone (also New Richmond or New River Falls) is an unincorporated community in Summers County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 20 and the New River to the north of the city of Hinton, the county seat of Summers County. [1] Its elevation is 1,352 feet (412 m). [2]
A beautiful, wide falls. The falls are at the south end of the elongated park, and you actually loop around the bottom of the park to the other side of the river to view the falls. The city of Sandstone is interesting on the drive through. When you arrive at the trailhead a short boardwalk leads to the falls.
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 ...
The Sandstone Visitor Center serves as a gateway to the southern portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve where visitors traveling along I-64 can stop and get oriented to the park and southern West Virginia.
A journey to Sandstone Falls provides a rare riverside scenic drive, the beautiful falls, and the dramatic interface of the New River's transformation from a broad mountain stream into a raging whitewater gorge in its final descent through the Appalachian Mountains.
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Kaymoor Cliffs: These cliffs are dotted with sandstone pillars that tell the story of the area's rich mining history. Kaymoor Steps: As you descend the 821 steps, you'll encounter numerous sandstone formations that make the hike both challenging and rewarding. 4. Long Point Trail. Long Point Trail is another gem in the New River Gorge, offering ...
Waterway: New River. Height: 10-30 feet – spans the entire river and is separated by islands. Sandstone Falls is truly the waterfall playground of West Virginia! It is a series of falls that spans across the entire New River between Brooks and Sandstone, WV.
A journey to Sandstone Falls provides a rare riverside scenic drive, the beautiful falls, and the dramatic interface of the New River's transformation from a broad mountain stream into a raging whitewater gorge in its final descent through the Appalachian Mountains.
HINTON, W.Va. — Among the most astonishing natural wonders in America's newest national park, Sandstone Falls is attracting the attention of an increasing number of visitors venturing into the southern valleys of West Virginia.