New River Gorge Rafting
The most popular whitewater rafting trip in West Virginia. Whether you are rafting the exciting Lower New River Gorge or the Upper New River, which is great for family rafting, you will rave about your world class rafting experience.Every Tuesday in June, July and August is Terrific Tuesday! Book any one-day New River trip on any of those days for only $79/person! (Not valid with any other deal or discount.)
These river trips travel through a variety of whitewater sections on this ancient river. You will experience some of the best white water rafting adventures in America, as well as travel through a unique landscape of rapids, pools and drops. The steep cliffs and upland forest surrounding the New River Gorge Canyon offer glimpses into ancient geology, thrilling everyone from small children on the Upper New River to adventure seekers rafting the Lower New River Gorge.![]() |
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Family Rafting & Rafting for Novices on the Upper New
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Upper New River rafting trips - Sandstone Canyon, Glade Creek Canyon and Stone Cliff Canyon - offer family white water rafting featuring Class II-III rapids that are relatively mild in nature. There are plenty of places to relax, enjoy the scenery and play play along the trip.
Options for trips include afternoon rafting, overnight rafting, full size rafts and inflatable duckies as water levels allow. More fun than you can shake a paddle at.
Lower New River Gorge
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Lower New River rafting steps up the excitement with over 25 rapids ranging from Class II to Class VI. Big pools where you can catch your breath and gather strength for the next big challenge separate the major rapids, all the better to have bragging time about how well the crew handled the previous set.







