New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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Welcome to the adventure playground that is New River Gorge National Park! I'm your audio guide, ready to lead you through nature's rollercoaster ride.
Marvel at the jaw-dropping canyon views, carved by the legendary New River – it's like nature showing off its sculpting skills. Get your heart pumping with thrilling whitewater rafting and rock climbing – we're all about turning adrenaline into memories here.
And hey, keep your eyes peeled for our forest friends – they're the real VIPs of this wilderness party. So buckle up, folks! It's time for an adventure like no other at New River Gorge National Park!
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Tour takes ~5 hours with some stops — plan more time if hiking; available clockwise and counterclockwise
Park open 24/7 — attraction hours vary
What To Expect
Thurmond
Once a thriving hub of coal mining and transportation, Thurmond now stands as a preserved time capsule. It offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich industrial past. The ghost town is famous for its well-preserved train depot, which serves as a museum. It shows exhibits and artifacts that detail the area's coal mining heritage. With its beautiful location along the New River, Thurmond invites exploration. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and significance of the coal industry and railroad, shaping the local community and the surrounding natural landscape.
Long Point Trail
A hiking trail that offers an unforgettable adventure and stunning vistas. This moderate 3.2-mile out-and-back trail winds through a forest, leading hikers to the breathtaking Long Point Overlook. Once you reach the overlook, prepare to be amazed by the panoramic views of the New River Gorge Bridge. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in West Virginia.
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New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Tours NEVER expire
Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
Tour Start is Customizable
Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Private transportation
Meals and refreshment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The narration started out...
Zachary P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The narration started out well and we enjoyed it but the tour stopped working in the middle as the navigation integration is not good and we wasted a lot of time trying to get it fixed and since we ended up off track we wasted over an hour. We really enjoyed the road to Hana one for the same company but this tour was not functional so I would not recommend.
Excellent and informative
STELLAC2033,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent navigation! Great historical information!
This Is a Must-Do!
V1799CGjaney,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience -- Excellent directions and audio commentary, plus absolutely amazing scenery and fun places to explore!
This tool makes touring so enjoyable!
Trek280353,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow this self driving tour tool was amazing! We’ve recently started touring National Parks and this was the first time we used it, moving forward this will be our go to tool for every visit.
New river gorge tour
Cheryl K,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Plan on it taking all day. Easy to take side trips. Most visitor centers close at 5:00
New River Gorge Tour
GoPlaces42832410902,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our trip to the gorge was beautiful! We didn’t follow exact tour but chose to pick out tour highlights of the bridge, falls, grist mill, lake & Thurman. Gorgeous!
Visit to New River Gorge
Sightseer19625366491,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were able to open the app as we started out and it directed us to the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. After that it would not continue and we ended up using our GPS and trying to find our own way to the various sites listed in the itinerary. We tried calling the number that was listed in my confirmation email but no answer and didn’t leave a message. Occasionally the app would start playing randomly but then stop. So I honestly from my experience could not recommend this app. I felt like we wasted $14.99. I used Apple Car Connect and read information before we left that said it would work with this but it did not. Very disappointed
Highly recommend
dee8306,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Easy to navigate. Audio added more to understanding the area we were seeing. Different view from above!
A Must Have For The Drive
Dream05131486061,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great free little tour with map that you can follow along with. Definitely kept our interest up and we learned a lot! Definitely essential for the driving tour!
Beautiful views and well narrated tour
TeriP523,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Gorge was beautiful. Hiked a trail. 2-3 hours is without hiking trails. If you like hiking trails, I would suggest 2-3 DAYS. Plus the Gristmill was not open so that would add time. Would go again, the pass is good for a year. A little hard to navigate the audio tour with following the map on our phone, but other than that nice narration if you are a history buff.
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