West Virginia whitewater rafting trips are
suitable for almost anyone, from first-time rafters to experts! New River whitewater rafting
trips are suitable for either beginners or experienced rafters, while Gauley
River rafting trips are often geared toward experienced or expert rafters. Some whitewater outfitters
offer packages that include a "warm up" rafting trip on New
River, prior to tackling the more demanding Gauley River.
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Several full-service whitewater rafting outfitters and guide companies offer guided rafting trips on West Virginia's best known whitewater rivers -- New River and Gauley River. Most whitewater outfitters provide transportation to the river from base camps which include restaurants, shops,lodging and camping facilities. The colorful fall season is a extraordinary time to enjoy an outdoor rafting adventure on the whitewater rivers of Southern West Virginia!
More than 150,000 people take whitewater rafting trips on the New River April
through October. One of the most spectacular
canyons in the East, the depth of the New River Gorge ranges from 700 to 1,300
feet. Herein, the river drops 240 feet over a 14-mile
stretch of Class I-to-V whitewater rapids. Read
more about New
River rafting Current river gauge levels
for the New
River
The Gauley River is ranked seventh
among the world's whitewater rivers and second in the
U.S. The 26-mile run drops 670 feet and features 100
rapids. About 61,300 take whitewater rafting trips on the Gauley River each year
with whitewater rapids as big as Class VI. Read
more about Gauley
River rafting
Whitewater rapids are categorized from Class I-VI. Class I is
considered easy. Class II is novice. Class III is
intermediate. Class IV is advanced. Class V is expert.
Class VI is almost impossible.
Be sure to check out our Bridge Day Specials
page for special offerings, including whitewater rafting
packages from the top whitewater
rafting outfitters and guide companies in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia.
A number of full-service whitewater outfitters and guide companies are licensed
to offer Gauley River and New River rafting trips. Visit
WV Explorer for a list of West Virginia whitewater rafting
outfitters providing guided rafting trips on
West Virginia's top whitewater rivers.
It's the fastest, easiest
way to get information on West Virginia whitewater
rafting! Simply type in your e-mail address once
and you'll receive info from 18 West Virginia
whitewater rafting outfitters and guide companies.
An amazing variety outdoor recreation is found in the many parks of the New River Gorge, including
whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain
biking, fishing, camping, hunting,
kayaking, rock climbing, scuba diving,
and horseback riding, to name just a
few! Read
more...
New
River Train Excursions
Take a
passenger train excursion during
the expected peak of fall colors in the
New River Gorge. Read
more...
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