The Bluestone cuts a dramatic 1,000-foot gorge through the southern West Virginia mountains on its way to join the New River at Bluestone Lake. The lower 10 miles flow through Bluestone National Scenic River and Pipestem Resort State Park — a remote backcountry float with clear water, smallmouth bass, and Class II–III rapids. Access requires a tram or a long hike into the gorge.
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