Special Characteristics of New River Gorge
Land Use I am examining the New River Gorge from Hawk's Nest State Park to Babcock State Park which is some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. Hawk's Nest state park has about 270 acres of recreational area which includes hiking trails, jetboat rides, and whitewater rafting. It also features a large lodge containing 31 rooms Babcock State Park is on the other end of my study area and is one of West Virginia's and the New river's most iconic parks with 4,127 acres of great scenery riverside activities. One of the most popular attractions is the Glade Creek Grist Mill which is a fully functional mill and is a replica of the Cooper's Mill. Babcock is also used for hiking, fishing, and rafting. Another special land characteristic is the iconic New River Gorge Bridge which is the 3rd highest bridge in the US and is the longest steel span in the Western Hemisphere Height : 876 feet / 267 meters Length : 3,030 feet / 923.6 meters Arch Length : 1,700 feet / 51...
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