Off the beaten path

It's a common phrase with deep meaning. "The beaten path" literally means a way that is so heavily used that it becomes beaten down, compressed, barren. And it is exactly what we try to avoid at New River Eco Tours.

By taking people to less-traveled trails, we help reduce pressure on overcrowded places. It’s about protecting the land while still giving visitors those transformative experiences we all deserve within our national parks.

Recently our friends at West Virginia Explorer Magazine asked us to list our favorite lesser known trails. We were more than happy to oblige since not only are we fans of the magazine, we loved having the opportunity to share the idea of sustainable tourism with a wider audience. Some of the trails we put on the list are the very ones on which we take guests of New River Gorge Eco Tours, while some are easily explored on one's own.

You can read the article here: https://wvexplorer.com/2025/08/25/new-river-gorge-hiking-trails/