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Trip Format
 Day 1: Enjoy the frisky, beginner-friendly, class II-III rapids on the Upper New. Choose either rafts or duckies to make your trip unique. That evening relax riverside with a grilled dinner starlit skies and campfire tales of the days events.
Day 2: You may choose the same water craft as you used on day one, or switch up to a single or double duck. (You must be 10 years old to paddle a single duckie.)
The Upper New River is composed of calm pools and relatively mild rapids (Class I, II and III). The rapids are mainly long chutes dropping gently over ledges. The expanses of calm water are interspersed with stretches of waves. Generally, little maneuvering is required to negotiate the rapids. This section of river is well suited for family adventures, scout and youth groups, and anyone looking for a mild introduction to white water. Children as young as six can do it too!
ACE offers a variety of river craft to suit individual needs, abilities, and river levels: rafts or duckies (two person inflatable kayaks). We have 1 person duckies. (Must be at least 10 years old to paddle a single ducky). Children 6 to 9 may ride along in a 2 person duckie with an adult. During your check-in, you may choose your favorite water craft. During the trip you may switch out between the rafts and the duckies.
There is plenty of time to play, experiment, and sample the different types of boats as we cruise down this beautiful section of river. The calm stretches between warm water rapids is a great place for swimming and floating (with PFD's on, of course!).
The Season
 Different seasons provide very diverse river experiences as the dynamics of the river and the rapids themselves are transformed. Spring rafting is a thrill ride with typically higher water levels, making the waves, holes and rapids even more powerful. March - May offers the biggest whitewater of the season, while summer months offer fun, excitement and warmer temperatures. Great whitewater remains a constant in September and October as fall is fabulous in the New River Gorge.
What To Wear And Bring
 Spring
Pile, wool, or acrylic sweater
Wool or rubber gloves, si cap
Nylon windbreaker
NO COTTON!
Towel, dry set of clothes (for after the trip & at base camp)
Dry shoes
Toiletries, sleeping bag, blanket & pillow
Flashlight, lantern
Anything small for base camp activites, such as a deck of cards or musical instrument
Wetsuits and neoprene booties are strongly recommended for spring New River trips. Wetsuits are available for rent at ACE.
Summer
Swimsuit, t-shirt, ball cap
Old sneakers or river shoes
Sunscreen, glasses strap
Light nylon windbreaker
Towel, dry set of clothes (for after the trip & at base camp
Dry shoes
Toiletries, sleeping bag, blanket & pillow
Flashlight, lantern
Anything small for base camp activites, such as a deck of cards or musical instrument
 Gourmet Meals
Lunch Day 1 & 2- Hot Grilled: May be hamburges, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, chicken patties and all the fixings.
Deli Style: May be turkey, ham, cheeses and all the fixings for sandwiches.
Both Will Have: PB&J, assorted salads (pasta, seafood, and potato), baked beans, chips & salsa, veggies & dip, hummus, trail mix, fresh fruit, cookies & desserts. Drinks may include water and lemonade.
Dinner - Day 1 Steak and vegetarian options, with sides of potatoes, salad, corn on the cob, and various desserts. Beverages include soft drinks as well as lemonade and water, and a limited amount of beer. Guest are allowed to bring a cooler with extra beverages.
Breakfast- Day 2 Hot grilled breakfast includes eggs, sausage and bacon, fresh fruit, muffins and danishes. Beverages include milk, juice, coffee and other hot beverages.
Rapids Of The New River
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