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

Tue 22 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)

JJ_48413

Jul 2019

First time white water rafter. Family of four. Our guide (Everett) was great, telling us history of the area while we coasted down the river, telling us all about the rapid we were about to enter, how to navigate, and what to do if something happens, like you fall out of the boat. Nobody fell out, and the rapids were awesome. I can't wait to do this again. They told me the Gauley river in the fall is a more of a ride, with more Class 5's and a big waterfall. That one is next for me!

sheripie2

Jul 2019

Our guide John made our trip both exciting and safe. Will be returning next year and request him!! Lunch was fresh and plentiful. Thanks Advenures on the Gorge!!

vbhoo3

Jul 2019

Our family of four (kids ages 12 and 16) did the Upper New and Lower New River trips over 2 days. My wife and I went 25 years ago with Class VI - while the name has changed and the facilities have been upgraded, the staff is still the best around. Couldn't ask for better guides/trip leaders (Zack and Corbin) that we had for both days. On the Lower New our youngest son sustained a minor injury while running a rapid. Our guide Corbin quickly and expertly assessed the situation and stabilized his arm - certainly an added bonus to have someone with you on the river that not only knows the river but can render medical attention if needed.....