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

Thu 12 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)

chainwax

Jul 2024

We’ve been using AOTG for many years for rafting and other activities, and it’s great every time. We did the BRD (Best run of the day) and KP was our guide. We had a great time on the lower New in a smaller raft. Unfortunately our New River Dries trip got cancelled because the water was too low, but they helped us reschedule to the ropes course. A great trip!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We are so glad you enjoyed your adventures with us! Thank you for visiting and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

547fredw

Jun 2024

Do not go to the New River Gorge and not go rafting. We have been rafting several times in several states and this was one of the best. Doug is an excellent guide.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you!! We agree that the New River is one of the most incredible places in the states to go whitewater rafting. We are glad you enjoyed your trip with us!

C2205RAcaseys

Jun 2024

They gave a safety talk first on the ride over to the river which scared me a little and made me expect to fall out of the raft more easily. No one on our raft fell out since our guide gave great direction and told us everything that was going to or needed to happen when going over a rapid. There is a lot more time spent on calm water during this trip than I expected but that made it a relaxing trip and we were given lots of info on the area during that time. The water was low which made it easier to see the oncoming rocks and avoid an incident. I would do this tour again in a heart beat.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

We can't wait to have you back!