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Lower New River White Water Rafting in West Virginia


With big white water rapids accessible enough for first-timers and challenging enough for white water veterans, it's no wonder the Lower New River is our most popular West Virginia rafting trip. New River white water rafting means no waiting for dam releases. That's why we raft the Lower New every day during the West Virginia rafting season. On this trip, you'll get:
  • 20 big-water rapids and calm pools in between for lounging and swimming
  • Eye-popping scenery
  • Jump Rock
  • Wild coal town history
  • Great surfing levels mid and late summer
  • Grilled lunch at the riverside (All day trips only) 
We even let you customize what size boat you want to paddle, and on most trips we'll have a kayaker capture the whole affair on video. For those who need more than one day to unwind on the New River, explore the Lower New Overnight West Virginia rafting adventure.

If you'd like to see the New River Gorge but would prefer to stay dry, check out ACE's West Virginia Zip Line Tours, Bridge Catwalk Tours and Guided Mountain Bike Tours.

*For your safety, ACE reserves the right to change age requirement, river section or river if unusual water levels occur. Minimum age is 11 for normal summer flows mid-June through October. Minimum height is 56” tall. During spring-like water levels higher than 5’ (10,000 cfs), minimum age may be raised at our discretion.
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Start your Lower New River white water rafting adventure with one of these 3 options:

Lower New - All Day

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  • Full day whitewater adventure
  • Over 20 Class II-IV+ rapids make this our most popular West Virginia rafting trip
  • Dozens of rapids and lots of time for surfing, swimming and river antics
  • Grilled riverside lunch
  • Season: April - October
  • Min Age: 11 (Minimum Height - 56 inches)

Boat Size Considerations - The smaller your boat, the wilder your ride will be. Because we know that you like having a choice check out key boat information below:

Youth Adult
Raft Size Sun-Fri Sat Sun-Fri Sat
16' Raft $99 $124 $114 $139
14' Raft $104 $129 $119 $144
12' Raft n/a n/a $154 $179

Lower New Rapid Run - Half Day

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  • 20 roller-coaster rapids (II - IV+)
  • Trip Length: 8 miles (Half day)
  • Meals: N/A
  • Season: March-November
  • Minimum Age: 11 (Minimum Height - 56 inches)
  • Video available only if pre-paid.

Boat Size Considerations - The smaller your boat, the wilder your ride will be. Because we know that you like having a choice check out key boat information below:

Youth Adult
Raft Size Sun-Fri Sat Sun-Fri Sat
16' Raft $69 $94 $84 $109
14' Raft $74 $99 $89 $114
12' Raft n/a n/a $124 $149

Double Lower - All Day

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  • Two runs through the heart of the New River Gorge
  • Trip Length: 16 miles (All day)
  • Meals: Hot Grilled Lunch
  • Season: Late March - early June (water levels permitting)
  • Minimum Age: 12 Years
  • Difficulty: Exciting (Class III-IV+)

Boat Size Considerations - The smaller your boat, the wilder your ride will be. Because we know that you like having a choice check out key boat information below:

Youth Adult
Raft Size Sun-Fri Sat Sun-Fri Sat
16' Raft $120 $145 $135 $160
14' Raft $125 $150 $140 $165
12' Raft n/a n/a $175 $200

MORE INFO

From 11-year-olds to folks in their 80s, we've seen them all go down the Gorge. New River rafting is one of the best outdoor activities in the eastern U.S. Come for the fun, come to connect in the wilderness, or come to learn a little West Virginia history. It's wild and wonderful.

For your West Virginia rafting adventure, we provide the life jacket, helmet, paddle and such. Clothing recommendations apply roughly May to August. In other months, or in times of rough weather, we recommend a wetsuit rental or other insulating gear. Rafting trips go rain or shine.

What To Wear

  • Shorts and/or bathing suit
  • Wetsuit rental recommended in Spring or Fall
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses with strap
  • River sandals, water shoes, or tennis shoes
  • Your steely-eyed face of determination

What To Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Personal prescription medication
  • Extra layer (synthetic fiber only)
  • Windbreaker
  • Waterproof camera
  • Can-do attitude

Don't Bring On The River

  • Towels
  • Wallets, rings or jewelry
  • Non-waterproof camera
  • Backpacks or excessive cargo
  • Friends who don't like to have fun


 
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