New River Gorge National Park, Glen Jean
104 Main St, Glen Jean, WV 25846
73,000 acres · 100 miles of trails
New River Gorge National Park in Glen Jean, West Virginia, spans 73,000 acres with shade, water, and restrooms for leashed dogs on most trails. Parking and trash cans aid exploration. Avoid edges near gorges.
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- Park
- New River Gorge National Park, Glen Jean
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Glen Jean, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.9333, -81.0581
- Size
- 73,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 100
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 73,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
73,000-acre NP (newest US NP, 2020). Leashed dogs welcome on most trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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