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Before you go
Your trip to Fayetteville.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fayetteville – West Virginia
How to get there
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Charleston Yeager International Airport (CRW) 80 km
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Prince Station 35 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, via US-19, which crosses the canyon on the bridge; it’s about 80 km from Charleston via I-77 and US-19. Charleston’s CRW is the nearest airport with scheduled flights. Long-distance trains stop in Prince, about 35 km away.
How many days
Two days for the bridge, a trail, and a rafting run; three or four to include the southern overlooks of the park and climbing.
When to go
May through October. Spring brings fuller rivers; summer, warmer water for rafting; autumn, fall colors and Bridge Day. In winter many outfitters pause operations.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Park points are spread far apart and there is no public transport. Rafting outfitters provide shuttles between the base and the river. In traffic, drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fayetteville
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Morning
Bridge and Canyon Rim
Start at the Canyon Rim visitor center, descend the stairs to the bridge overlook and, if you wish, follow Fayette Station Road down to the river.
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Afternoon
Endless Wall
Hike the Endless Wall trail along the cliff edge to the Diamond Point overlook.
2 days in Fayetteville
Day 2
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All day
Rafting on the New River
Run the lower stretch of the river with a local outfitter, departing from and returning to Fayetteville.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Fayetteville, West Virginia?
See the New River Gorge Bridge from the Canyon Rim visitor center, hike the Endless Wall trail, run the river by raft, and climb the canyon’s cliffs.
Is Fayetteville close to the New River bridge?
Yes, about 3 km from the New River Gorge Bridge and the Canyon Rim visitor center.
Can you walk across the New River bridge?
Only on Bridge Day in October, or on a guided maintenance-walk offered by a local outfitter beneath the roadway.
What time zone is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville follows Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in daylight saving time, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.