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melandme
Apr 11, 2018Explorer
On our trip from Kentucky to Virginia, we were like you wanting to see more than the view from the interstate. The New River bridge was one thing we wanted to see. Our route was US 60 (Midland Trail) from south of Charleston to WV 16 to US 19 north across the bridge to US 60 east back to I 64. The first section of US 60 follows the Kanawha and New rivers. Before the town of Gauley Bridge, theres is Kanawha Falls which is more like a cascade and just past the town is Cathedral Falls, a real waterfall. Both are right on 60 with place you can pull off. The New River bridge is impressive. The visitors center is a great stop. You do get to see some of WV. The bad part of this route, especially the first part to the the bridge is that it follows the river. It is a 2 lane road and curvy. I did not get to see much of the scenery because of watching the road. Look on Google earth and you can see how curvy it is. If I had to do over again, I would still take US 60 over to the bridge and then US 19 south to I 64 east of Beckley. Can not help with a camp spot for we had reservations in Virginia for the night. Also Flying J at exit 185 on I 64 in KY has RV lanes.
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