Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Trip

Overview

With the help of an expert guide, your crew will navigate the most exciting stretch of the New River. The Lower New is one of the most popular river trips in the country with over 25 rapids rated class I-V. Between rapids, enjoy calm and relaxing pools, stories about the area’s old coal towns and beautiful scenery. The ever changing water levels offer a different and exciting trip every time. The Lower New is the perfect first-time rafting trip balancing adrenaline and fun. Riverside lunch and equipment included. Minimum of 2 guests required to book. Maximum 8 guests per raft.

City: West Virginia

Sun 22 Jun

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lunch

Beverages

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

What To Expect

Adventures on the Gorge

Meet your rafting trip leader at the departure point. You will listen to a brief orientation and get your gear (personal flotation device, helmet and paddle). Then, you will have a 30-minute ride on a school bus down to the river put-in. Your guide will go over additional instructions once you get in the raft. The trip begins with a few smaller class I-III rapids as you ease into paddling and working as a team. Then, you hit some bigger rapids rated class IV-V. About half way through the trip, your trip will pull over and eat a deli-style lunch on the shore. After lunch, you will continue downstream into the heart of the Gorge. Here you’ll go through several rapids rated class III-V. Between rapids, there is time for swimming, floating and maybe (based on water levels) jumping off of rocks. The trip ends just past the New River Gorge Bridge.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (164)

YiliKR

Aug 2024

Our family did two activities - rafting the Lower New River, and the Treetops Canopy tour. Both were great fun. Well organised outfitters and we use them again! We also stayed with AOTG at their RV site and overall they had great facilities and the pool was wonderful with a great view.

RobertSuzanne

Aug 2024

We enjoyed 3 hours on the New River running class II to class IV rapids. The bus ride to and from the river is fun - lots of security talks on the way and free beer or other drink on the way back. There were times when we were under water through the entire rapid. Scenery is beautiful all along the River. Two places where the guide, Sam Grake, allowed us to jump off the raft and float through the rapid. Very different and fun.

calebp877

Aug 2024

It was an amazing experience! Our guides name was jared, and he gave us a bunch of history facts along the way as well as being very good at controlling the raft! if you go, ask for jared. and the sportsman cabin we stayed in was very clean and comfortable.