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

Wed 11 Feb

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Starting at $156.42

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Wed 11 Feb

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)

853heg

Jul 2024

My family and I have never been rafting and it was AMAZING! I get scared/ worried about things very easily and was nervous on the way there. However, when we met our guide (Derrick), he explained everything extremely well and ensured we all knew what to do at all times, which definitely put my mind at ease. The trip was amazing and our guide told the best stories. We got to swim through the calm parts and even 2 small rapids, and being in the middle of July, the water was very warm. Towards the end, we even got a choice to stop to jump off of a 10-foot rock! (P.S. We went through 23 rapids (I think) and stopped for about 30-45mins to eat sandwiches on a small beach that the guides packed)

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for your review!

VidurK

Jul 2024

Signed up with A on the G for white water rafting and gravity zip line. Both adventures were awesome! Thomas was superb on the raft.. navigated us through rocking rapids and delighted us with his stories (all true and quite amazing). Tessa, Will and Reuben were terrific zip line guides as we raced above treetops. Patient and full of humour. You'll be lucky to have them on your adventure.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We are SO glad you enjoyed your rafting trip and your aerial adventure with us! Thank you for visiting Adventures on the Gorge!

tommybR954EL

Jul 2024

Such a fun trip. JP was a great boat guide - knowledgeable, and fun! The entire experience - rafting, lunch, transportation - was A+!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for your review, Tommy! We are glad you had a great trip on the river with us.