New River Gorge Adventure

By Sara Ay · Aug 12, 2026 · 4 days · 4 places

MonSep 28Toms River to Riverton/Seneca Rocks

Cunningham Falls State Park

State park · ★ 4.6 (2,117)

Scenic waterfall stop with a picnic and a short leg stretch; timing is flexible within the requested 10:00–14:00 departure window and drive conditions.

Continue west to the Riverton/Seneca Rocks rental area, allowing time for the waterfall stop and food. Search for a secluded 3–4 bedroom cabin with a kitchen, outdoor grill, and firepit; this zone balances NROCKS access with paddling and hiking better than Franklin/Circleville.

Check in, unpack, and settle into the cabin. Keep the evening low-key after the long drive.

TueSep 29Riverton/Seneca Rocks

Water's Edge Outfitters & campground

Campground · ★ 4.5 (16)

Reserve a morning kayak or canoe trip on the South Branch Potomac for the group; confirm availability, water conditions, launch details, and whether 4 or 5 adults can be accommodated.

Seneca Rocks

Locality

Have lunch or a picnic, then take the short scenic hike/viewpoint outing at an easy-to-moderate pace. Allow roughly 30–45 minutes from the cabin area and keep the schedule flexible around the paddling reservation.

Return to the cabin for a group BBQ and firepit evening.

WedSep 30Riverton/Seneca Rocks

Keep the morning light with breakfast, packing snacks, and a relaxed gear check. Leave buffer for the drive, parking, check-in, and equipment fitting.

NROCKS Outdoor Adventures

Adventure sports center · ★ 4.9 (391)

Via Ferrata is the confirmed anchor activity for Wednesday; confirm the exact start time, group size (4 or 5 adults), requirements, weather policy, and reservation before locking the schedule.

Return to the cabin for a relaxed recovery dinner and an early, unstructured evening.

ThuOct 1Riverton/Seneca Rocks to Toms River

Depart the cabin early enough to reach Toms River by midnight, allowing for fuel, meal, traffic, and rest breaks. Keep the return drive flexible rather than adding a fixed attraction after the active trip.

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