TRIP OVERVIEW Lower New River White Water Rafting in West VirginiaWith 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:
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.
![]() Start your Lower New River white water rafting adventure with one of these 3 options: Lower New - All Day
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:
Lower New Rapid Run - Half Day
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:
Double Lower - All Day
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:
MORE INFOFrom 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
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