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Free, family-friendly fall festival at the Park visitors center on Saturday, October 20!

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Welcome to New Gorges State Park Staff!

by Bob | May 13, 2019 | Blog, NC State Park News | 0 Comments

For the first time in some time, our ranger complement is at full staff. In 2018, we were so...

2017 Total Solar Eclipse Overview Video

by Katie S | July 31, 2018 | Blog, Events | 0 Comments

While it's been almost a year since that out-of-this-world experience, we can't help...

MicroEye Interactive Microscopes Installed at Gorges State Park

by Andi S | December 11, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to announce that we installed a MicroEye Interactive Microscope at Gorges...

A Perfect WNC Day

by Katie S | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Hiking Tips, Visitors Trips | 0 Comments

This time of year in Western North Carolina sees thousands of visitors every weekend. From...

Donations in Action!

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Learn about our Interactive Nature Trail!

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“Pure, raw wilderness with insane rapids and waterfalls. Went on a 4 day hike through there and there is no other place like it on earth.”

Henry Morris Austin IV (Facebook Fan)

“Great trails, great signage, incredible scenery. HIGHLY recommend for any outdoor enthusiast in the area!”

Doug Alexander (Facebook Fan)

“Amazing visitor center and picnic area. Clean, well maintained. Variety of hikes for different skill levels. Can spend an hour plus alone just in the visitor center. Great history of this area.”

Kimberly B (TripAdvisor Fan)

“My husband and I went on a second honeymoon to Sapphire Valley. We went to Gorges State Park for a hike to see waterfalls. Be sure to stop at the ranger station. They are great at giving instructions and a map for the different waterfalls to walk to.”

Wendy L (TripAdvisor Fan)

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1jun10:15 am- 12:15 pmNational Trails Day10:15 am - 12:15 pm Rainbow Falls Trailhead

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Celebrating 1 Year since the Eclipse at Gorges!

Gorgeous Gorges Colors