The New River, a rough white water river flowing northward through North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, is one of the oldest rivers on the continent. In fact, some say it is second only to the Nile River in age.
Much of the river that runs through West Virginia has been designated as the New River Gorge National River and Sandstone Falls is part of this area. Spanning 1,500 feet across the river with drops of 15 to 20 feet, these falls are considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders in West Virginia. This view is above the falls from West Virginia Highway 20. |
