 Guided Whitewater Kayaking
Trips in Harpers Ferry
Come share a scenic, heart pounding, family adventure on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers near Harpers Ferry, WV. River Riders has the expertise, guides, and equipment to meet all your outdoor adventure needs, and we’re only an hour from Washington, DC and Baltimore.
Guided Whitewater Kayaking / Duckies
 The guided kayaking trip follows the same path as the rafts down the last reaches of the Shenandoah River. The trip includes slow water solitude and whitewater action. In slow water watch for ospreys, great blue herons, and bald eagles; enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge. But be ready for thrills and spills as you charge over “Bull Falls” and whoosh through “Bull’s Tail”, before heading through the Shenandoah’s mile-long “Staircase” rapid. Take in the history and scenery of the Shenandoah River as you float past Harpers Ferry National Historic Park between the soaring cliffs of Maryland and Loudon Heights, where you join the mighty Potomac. On the Potomac watch out for the snarl of the “Mad Dog” and hold onto your boots as you ride the wild “White Horse.”
The Harpers Ferry area offers a perfect playground for aspiring thrill seekers when they paddle our single-person or our one or two person . Two person duckies work well for one adult and one child. This is a great way to take your under 12 year old. River Riders has an armada of these small, quick, and maneuverable crafts waiting to rouse you.
Are you ready to test your skills, your strength, and your courage, or do you just want to impress friends at the office?
Your guide(s) will help you quickly master your craft before leading the way through the holes, tongues, waves, rooster tails, and ledge drops of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
Requirements: 12 years or older. Perfect for the more adventurous guest.
Check-In Times
8:00AM for 9:00AM departure
12:30 PM for 1:30 PM departure, Monday through Friday
Afternoon departure times vary on weekends. Please call for details - 800 326 7238. Check-in is one hour prior to departure
Rates
Guided White Water Kayaking (all gear, round trip shuttle & guide)
- $59 per person
7 days a week
- $109 for a two person ducky
7 days a week
(Please add a $1 per person user fee and 6% sales tax to all trip prices.)
- Group 12-24 discount $6 per person single or per kayak double
- Group 25+ discount $8 per person single or per kayak double
When you make your reservation, let us know if you'd like the more manuverable, higher performace or the more stable, and lighter .
*Guide Gratuities not included.
*Gratuities can be added to any group's invoice for convenience.
We also offer from American Canoe Association Certified Instructors.
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Guided kayaking can be combined with for a full day or two day adventure.
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For most trips, Pappy's Pics is ready to authenticate your Shenandoah River Whitewater Adventure as you splash over Bull Falls. Photos are available for purchase after your trip.
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Your help is needed. Please carpool as much as possible. We have very limited parking, especially on weekends. Besides, it's good for the environment.
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