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

Fri 06 Feb

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Starting at $156.42

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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)

Cabanacamping

Aug 2024

We did the half day lower New River rafting trip. From beginning to end, everyone was professional and helpful. We had a great experience with our guide "Try" and would eagerly raft with him again. The rapids were fun...and not scary if you have ever rafted before. We were there in July during slight rain showers. Would recommend as great family fun.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us!

M7945QJkarenl

Aug 2024

Do not go on this trip with a young child. There is a rapid III they call “surprise” where you’re guaranteed to fall out of the boat. My 6 year old grandson and I fell out and almost drowned in the “hole” swirling around and gasping for air. It was terrifying. When we finally got spit out it was pure carnage. All inflatable kayaks were flipped upside down people floating on the water. It reminded me of the titanic carnage and all the kids were crying. The parents were in shock. They haven’t changed their safety at all as someone posted the same thing back in 2022. The guides were nonchalant about it and when I said it was terrifying they said “but it was a fun terrifying wasn’t it”. It was pitiful that they didn’t care.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

We are so sorry to hear that our Upper New trip did not meet your expectations. We run the Upper New with families because of its relative lack of any appreciable hazards. Participants are not guaranteed to fall out at the Suprise rapid, however, when whitewater rafting, there is a chance you may swim! For those who are not comfortable swimming with a personal flotation device, we would not recommend whitewater rafting. Instead, we would recommend an aerial or land adventure such as ziplining or hiking.

Lindy_S

Jul 2024

Amazing! The whole experience was phenomenal. Awesome guides. Nice riverside lunch. Even the bus ride was pleasant. When can I return?!?