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

Mon 21 Oct

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Mon 21 Oct

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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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Need guests' permission to combine groups on activity.

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 (119)

Maryeli1989

Aug 2019

We went rafting down the New River. Our guide Matt was very knowledgeable, friendly, and educated our team on the river. We got to go swimming through class 1 rapids. We also went through a class 5 rapid sideways and we didn't wipe out. We had the opportunity to cliff jump off a 17 foot cliff. We also had a decent lunch. All in all it was an awesome time and we are coming back next month to raft down the Upper Gauley.

erika J

Aug 2019

Our amazing guide, Ed, was fantastic with our family of 5 including 13/15 year old boys (only their second time rafting). He was very calm with his instruction to the point where it seemed easier than in past trips. The time flew by with his humor and endless knowledge of the area. Recommend the half day trip if you don't need to do a jump rock or lunch on the river but still with plenty of time to enjoy the scenario and do some swimming!

452maryannes

Aug 2019

The 1/2 day rafting trip was perfect for our short stay. The very knowledgeable guides shared important information on safety, local history and points of natural interest. Most of all - they were FUN! Great trip for family, friends, co-workers or conference attendees.