New River Gorge Bridge Tour
Guided walking tours under the New River Gorge Bridge
About New River Bridge Walk Tour
Your legendary bridge walk starts here! Step onto the 3,030‑foot-long catwalk beneath the New River Gorge Bridge for views 851 feet above the river.
This guided 2+ hour tour offers stunning views, fascinating history, and a harness system that keeps every guest securely connected to the 24-inch-wide catwalk from start to finish. Perfect for adventurers who want a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience unique to West Virginia.
Perfect for families, adventurers, history lovers, and anyone seeking a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience, the Bridge Walk Tour delivers awe‑inspiring views, meaningful connections, and memories you'll carry long after your feet are back on solid ground.
New River Bridge Tour Highlights
What is Included on the New River Bridge Tour
What to Wear
- • Light jacket, it's 10–15°F cooler on the catwalk
- • Comfortable walking shoes (no sandals)
- • Sunglasses not needed under the bridge
- • Rain jacket for walks to/from bridge
- • Bring a camera!
Safety
- • Continuous safety cable, securely clipped in at all times
- • Must be 8 years or older and at least 48" tall
- • Waist size must be under 52 inches for harness
- • Must be able to walk 1.5 miles
- • Longest safety system in the world
New River Bridge Catwalk Tour FAQs
What should I wear?
Comfortable walking shoes (no sandals). The catwalk is 10–15°F cooler, so bring a light jacket. Rain jacket for short walks to/from the bridge.
Is it safe?
All guests are securely fastened to the longest continuous safety cable in the world. Our harness system is state-of-the-art and regularly monitored and tested for compliance.
Can kids participate?
Children aged 8+ who are at least 48" tall can join. Our youngest guest so far was 8 and the oldest was 97!
What happens in rain?
Tours run rain or shine! The bridge deck acts as a 69-foot-wide umbrella over the catwalk.
Can I bring a camera?
Yes! All cameras must be securely strapped to you. No handheld or loose items.
Bridge Walk Tour
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What To Expect on the Bridge Walk Tour
Check In
Your tour begins at Bridge Walk headquarters, where you'll check in and meet your expert guide.
Shuttle Ride
After a short shuttle ride to the Canyon Rim Visitor Center, you'll take a brief path to the Bridge and step onto the catwalk securely harnessed.
The Walk
Over the next 2 hours, you'll walk the full 3,030-foot span of the Bridge at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time for photos, guide stories, history lessons of the surrounding National Park.
Return
Ascend a short trail to road level and shuttle back to headquarters.
Ready to Step Into Adventure?
Book your guided Bridge Walk today and experience the New River Gorge from 851 feet above the river - on one of the most unique tours in America.