 New River Trips 
Southern West Virginia Whitewater Excitement
Travel south to reach the biggest and baddest whitewater in the East. You'll be glad you did. The moment you arrive in Fayetteville, you’ll know you’re in the epicenter of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Whitewater. Nestled in the heart of the Southern West Virginia’s Appalachian Highlands, Rivers' New River basecamp is easy to get to but hard to leave. Share a border with the stunning New River Gorge National River, directly under the world famous New River Gorge Bridge (site of an annual B.A.S.E. and bungee jumping festival). It takes about five and a half hours to get here from Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, MD. The excitement and natural beauty of our rivers and canyons will propel you into an unforgettable and unmatched rafting adventure on America's Best Whitewater. Trips are provided by Rivers.
West Virginia Whitewater Rafting on the New River
The New River is actually one of the oldest rivers in North America. At least 65 million years in its present course, the New River was once part of an immense lake that covered much of the New River Gorge area. The river shares the geological aspect of the Nile, flowing south to north, with its headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mts. of North Carolina. As the river flows through Virginia into West Virginia, it picks up several warm water tributaries, making it an unusually warm water river (temperatures range from 55 Degrees in April to 80 degrees in August).
Today the 53 miles of this ancient river are preserved as the New River Gorge National River under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The river flows through a rugged canyon up to 1300 feet in depth. The canyon is majestic, where a fast growing deciduous forest hides the old coal towns that once flourished along the banks of the New River. In 1978 the National Park Service declared the New River a National River and has since sought to preserve and protect it. Rafted commercially for the first time in 1969, the New River continues to provide thrills for all ages and has become known as the "Grand Canyon" of the eastern U.S.. The rapids on the New are classified from Class I to Class V, with I being least difficult and VI being most difficult.
Upper New
Class I - Class III. The Upper New is a scenic section of river with easy to moderate whitewater action. Perfect for families with younger children, it is a great introduction to rafting. Learn how to negotiate rapids like "Silo" and "The Ledges" in our "Sit-on-top" kayaks, duckies or rafts while you enjoy the majestic beauty this upper canyon has to offer.
Lower New
Ranked #5 in the Nation and #10 in the World.
An excellent intermediate level rafting trip, the Lower New, Class III to Class V, is our most popular Southern WV trip, as it ranges from moderate Class III rapids to the big-water thrills of Class V whitewater! The Lower Canyon in combination with its natural beauty and awesome whitewater, will be the highlight of your trip. When all this water funnels down between the 1000 ft. canyon walls of the New River Gorge, it creates the biggest, wildest and most unusual whitewater rafting east of the Rocky Mountains. This section provides challenges for adventurous novice and intermediate rafters, as well as those with lots of whitewater experience. The rapids are followed by calm pools of water, allowing paddlers to take a break and enjoy the natural beauty that unfolds within the gorge. You will always be assured of a different and unique adventure no matter when you choose to raft, as no two Rivers trips are ever the same; however, high water levels are to be expected in the Spring. (For those age 11 and up).
Programs offered on the New River:
One day trips include complimentary coffee and donuts, riverside buffet lunch and complimentary cold beverages after your trip.
Adventure Package #1 includes rafting, riverside buffet lunch, complimentary beverages after your river trip, 16 oz. boneless ribeye steak dinner cookout with all the trimmings, 2 nights' basecamp camping and 2 Mornings Coffee and Donuts.
Adventure Package #2 includes rafting, riverside buffet lunch, complimentary beverages after your river trip, 16 oz. boneless ribeye steak dinner cookout with all the trimmings, 2 nights' hotel lodging and 1 morning Coffee and Donuts before Rafting.
Overnight with basecamp camping includes 2 days of rafting, 2 buffet lunches, complimentary beverages, 16 oz. boneless ribeye steak dinner cookout with all the trimmings, 3 nights' basecamp camping, hot showers and 3 mornings coffee and donuts. (Tent and cabin rental additional, advance reservations required.)
Overnight with riverside camping 2 morning coffee and donuts, 2 days of rafting, 2 buffet lunches, complimentary beverages, 16 oz. boneless ribeye steak dinner cookout with all the trimmings, 3 nights' camping (2 nights basecamp, 1 night riverside, river equipment (except sleeping bags and personal gear) and riverside breakfast. Prior experience recommended. (Minimum group of 6 required.)
Call (800)326-7238 for reservations. **For further information and updated trip schedules visit our
Camping
The basecamp at Rivers offers a variety of camping options, including tent sites, tent platforms, RV sites (with water and electric hook-up) and rustic bunkhouse cabins. You will find a hot shower house, campstore, Outfitters Store and The Red Dog River Saloon.
Trip Length
Trips are usually 6 to 8 hours on the water, depending upon the water levels. (Unless otherwise stated in your package, all One-Day Trips include a riverside buffet lunch.)
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