This video illustrates why West Virginia is a whitewater rafting destination for rafting enthusiasts the world over.

Lower New

The Lower New River: Whitewater Rafting the Grand Canyon of the East

Paddle America's oldest river canyon, that has been designated a National Treasure administered by the National Park Service (NPS). Over 20 legendary bigwater rapids await you on the Lower New. Huge spring water for the fearless, summer's refreshing roller-coaster waves for the family, and a burst of fall color for everyone means the Lower New has something for everyone! Find a New River trip that's perfect for your personal level of adventure...

 

Upper New

The Upper New River: A Great Family Experience

Beginner-friendly rapids make this the perfect trip for laid-back adventure in the great outdoors. You'll raft through a magnificent 1,400-foot canyon and enjoy some of the East's most spectacular scenery. The Upper New River is unique in its geology. It was formed over 300 million years ago, making it the world's 2nd oldest river. This section of river offers our mildest guided trips. Learn about local history, play games, and enjoy a great riverside lunch. Skilled professionals guide every trip. ACE leads Upper New trips on two different size boats, duckies and rafts, catering them to your adventure level and time commitment. Are you ready to soak up the sun on a relaxing Upper New River trip?

 

Upper Gauley

The Fall Upper Gauley: The Ultimate Whitewater Rafting Challenge

Boiling up from the depths of Summersville Lake for 22 days during September and October comes Fall Gauley Season. The palpable energy of the legendary Gauley River lures thousands of whitewater rafting enthusiasts from around the world every year. At ACE, each day of Gauley Season is a tradition to be celebrated. Join us this fall for the party of the season. 22 Parties in 22 Days! You'll never feel more charged or more triumphant than when you have conquered the most adrenaline-packed day of rafting found in all of North America! Experience the nation's best one day rafting adventure...

 

Lower Gauley

The Fall Lower Gauley: The Perfect Day of Whitewater

With its sheer cliffs and rhododendron-lined banks, the Lower Gauley River is the state's most beautiful river...and Class V too! This section's 14 action-packed miles feature towering waves and raft-munching holes...including three Class V rapids. We recommend the Lower Gauley to both first-time rafters and experienced paddlers. It's less intimidating than the Upper Gauley, but every bit as much fun. Hitch a ride on the biggest wave trains on the Gauley River...

 

Summer Gauley

The Summer Gauley: A Whole New Gauley

Ace is the only company that has the access points and fleets of different sizes to run the Gauley every day of the summer. You'll run the very same rapids that make the Fall Gauley Dam Release so special and they are even steeper and rockier at lower summertime flows. While others are running the milder rapids of the Summertime New River, the most adventurous folks can take on the challenge of the Summer Gauley. These trip are awesome! Think you've "Been there and done that" on the Upper Gauley? Not until you challenge the Summer Gauley!