Family Whitewater Rafting on the Upper New River
Experience the best family rafting and rafting for beginners on the Upper New River. With its mild West Virginia whitewater flows, the Upper New is a great place for families, boy scout groups & youth groups to 'get their feet wet' in the world of WV white water rafting.Every Tuesday in June, July and August is Terrific Tuesday! Book any one-day Upper New River trip on any of those days for only $79/person! (Not valid with any other deal or discount.)
The Upper New River in West Virginia has rapids rated Class I through III (on a scale of I to VI) which means the white water rapids are on the mild side - no 14' waterfalls - just gentle and playful waves, with plenty of calm water in between permitting you a chance to enjoy what's around you.  |
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The scenery on the Upper New River is majestic. Lush foliage lines the river and rock outcroppings appear sporadically along the rim of the 600 ft. deep canyon. It is serene and humbling all at the same time. The river corridor is "Grand Canyon" big - you are small.
On the Upper New River section, the preferred river craft is our self-bailing, two person duckie (also known as inflatable kayaks). With 5 minutes of instructions, you can navigate these small, stable but agile crafts through gentle to moderate white water.
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At least one raft accompanies the trip and carries the lunch coolers for our riverside, deli-style lunch. Some people prefer to ride in the raft and that's OK. Through years of experience we have observed that people think they can't or don't want to do the duckies. More often than not, people take to them like ducks to water (pun intended!).
Upper New River Overnight Two Day
Two days of New River rafting with overnight camping on the river. Fun for the whole family! Length: 2 DayMin Age: 6 yrs
Family: Yes River Section: Upper New: Sandstone Canyon,
Upper New River Overnight Three Day
Three days of whitewater rafting on the stunning Upper New River. Camping on the river is tons of family fun! Length: 3 DayMin Age: 6 yrs
Family: Yes River Section: Upper New: Sandstone Canyon,
Upper New River Full Day
Upper New River rafting takes the whole family, from 6 to 86, on milder rapids with an emphasis on fun, adventure and safety. Length: 1 DayMin Age: 6 yrs
Family: Yes River Section: Upper New: Stone Cliff Canyon,
Upper New River Ghost Tour
Raft the gentle section of the New River, hike to the ghost town of Thurmond, enjoy a great, fresh lunch—an adventure you won't soon forget. (Only available Sun-Fri.) Length: 1 DayMin Age: 6 yrs
Family: Yes River Section: Upper New: Stone Cliff Canyon,
Upper/Lower New Two Day
Get your feet wet on the Upper New River, then the next day ride the exhilarating rapids in the Lower New River canyon. Length: 2 DayMin Age: 12 yrs
Family: No River Section: Lower New River Gorge,Upper New: Stone Cliff Canyon,
