Upper New River
+ Years
Overview
Our Most Popular Family Trip
Our Upper New Whitewater Rafting trip is the place for families! This full day trip travels through the Upper New River, part of the New River Gorge National Park. Rafters can choose between a single or double inflatable kayak, or choose to raft with a guide. Either way, you and your group will enjoy river games, a riverside lunch, and memories to last a lifetime.
Get an introduction to whitewater rafting on gentle rapids, play in calm waters, try jump rock and experience more fun adventures! The Upper New River is a great place for a family raft trip, beginners wanting a relaxed river experience, or for scouts and youth groups to get their feet wet in the majestic and breathtakingly scenic New River Gorge.
Kids Raft Free!
Plus, kids ages 6-11 raft free Sunday-Friday with Adventures on the Gorge (one child rafts free per full-paying adult)!
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About the River
What’s Included
Transportation is covered from the resort to the river and back again. We’ll also provide all your rafting equipment (helmet, personal flotation device or PFD, paddle, and boat), plus a riverside lunch served by our guides.
What to Bring
Bring any medication you need throughout the day, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a change of clothes to keep at the resort to change into after your trip. Guides carry small, waterproof bags to stow necessary medications. Depending on the time of year and the weather, you may also want a synthetic layer. If necessary, wetsuits and splash jackets are available for rent. Call us to book those, too.
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Your Boat & Guide
We typically take inflatable kayaks on the Upper New. They are one or two-person rafts shaped like kayaks. With an inflatable kayak, you’ll get to experience a more personal whitewater rafting challenge on a craft that’s stable, fun, and easy to maneuver. Our inflatable kayaks are self-bailing, which means water that splashes in will drain out on its own. Our standard, 16-foot rafts are available upon request or when the water is high. These comfortably seat eight rafters and one river guide. River guides will be either in rafts or in inflatable kayaks to lead the pack, and they’re experts at working with beginner rafters and families with small children. Learn more about our guides.
Requirements and Limits
Group Reservations
Custom quotes are available for groups of over 15. Call us to learn more!
Safety
Our trip leaders and river guides will talk through specific guidelines and requirements on site before you head for the water.