Adventure Class River Rafting in West Virginia
This category of trips is more challenging than Family Class trips and characterized by alternating pools and drops creating big Class III – V rapids. Discover classic whitewater and action packed adventures set in pristine wilderness gorges. This trip is for beginners and experienced rafters alike.
Adventure Class trips offered by River Expeditions include the Lower New River (our most popular rafting adventure), the Summer Gauley and the Lower Gauley River in the fall. These trips are perfect for first time rafters, age 12 and up. These trips are a great next step from the Upper New River. These fun adventures provide the necessary skill training and experience required before moving on to bigger whitewater like the powerful, demanding Upper Gauley River.
Commonly referred to as 'The Grand Canyon of the East', this rafting trip blends the elements of history, culture and scenic beauty to create the classic whitewater adventure. You'll even end this trip beneath the world famous New River Gorge Bridge. The Lower New River Gorge alternates from Class II - V rapids to pools, allowing paddlers a break between the action. This trip is appropriate for beginners (age 12 and up), as well as experienced paddlers. And since no two trips are ever the same, each day and each experience is new, different and exciting.
Cool yourself in the sparkling waters on the Summer Gauley trip and awaken your sense of adventure and spontaneity. Experience the Gauley River from an entirely new perspective in the summer and marvel at the splendor of nature. Here you'll discover challenging whitewater runs as River Expeditions offers the use of rafts and/or duckies on this scenic adventure.
Indulge your passion for adventure - the Lower Gauley River in the Fall is the most challenging trip we offer for beginners. This one of a kind adventure combines exhilarating rapids with magnificent scenery from start to finish. Crisp, sparkling water morphs into giant rapids around each bend of the rugged canyon. This trip is often the next step after rafting the Lower New River Gorge or Summer Gauley River, although it’s great for adventurous beginners (age 12 and up). The Lower Gauley is the perfect prelude to the intense Upper Gauley.
2010 Fall Gauley Release Dates:
September 10 - 13; 17 - 20; 24 - 27
October 1 - 4; 8 - 11; 16 - 17
Lower Gauley River Rafting
The fall Lower Gauley is considered a moderate adventure and combines exhilarating rapids with magnificent scenery from start to finish.
This high adventure trip feels like a watery roller coaster ride - a favorite among intermediate paddlers. It is set in a pristine wilderness which allows you to marvel at the rugged canyon walls and grandeur between rapids.
Indulge your passion for adventure. This trip is often the next step after rafting the New River, although it is suitable for adventurous beginners (age 12 and up). The Lower Gauley is the perfect prelude to the intense Upper Gauley.
| Lower Gauley River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $100 | $110 | $145 |
| Camping Package | $130 | $140 | $175 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $195 | $225 | $265 |
| Minimum Age: 12 | |||
| *Overnights Require a Minimum of 6 Rafters to book. | |||
Lower New River Rafting
How many times can one river trip take your breath away? How high can you count? The Lower New River is one of the most popular whitewater trips in the country and is certainly River Expeditions signature trip. No two trips are ever the same, so each day and each experience is new, different and exciting.
The Lower New River Gorge is commonly referred to as ‘The Grand Canyon of the East’. This trip blends classic whitewater excitement with the elements of history and natural beauty to create a truly amazing adventure.
This unique experience features moderate to difficult rapids as a high volume of water constricts through the narrow gorge strewn with giant boulders. You’ll encounter huge holes, roller coaster waves and house-size rocks plus extras like “Jump Rock”, “Swimmer’s Rapid” and even ‘surfing’... West Virginia style!
This trip is appropriate for beginners (age 12 and up), as well as experienced paddlers. The Lower New River alternates from Class II - V (mild - wild) rapids to pools, allowing paddlers a break between the action. It’s exciting, refreshing, invigorating and always unforgettable. You’ll even take out beneath the world famous New River Gorge Bridge on this trip.
| Lower New River | Weekday | Sun | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafting Only | $95 | $95 | $120 |
| Camping Package | $125 | $125 | $155 |
| Hotel Package (Starting At) | $180 | $210 | $240 |
| Minimum Age: 12 | |||
Spring and Summer Gauley River Rafting
Spend a hot summer day cooling off in the refreshing waters of the Gauley River. Here you’ll enjoy whitewater adventure as River Expeditions offers the use of rafts and/or duckies on this scenic whitewater trip. Experience the Gauley from a whole new perspective! This trip offers challenges for beginner to advanced paddlers; minimum of 6 people required.
Experience the best of both rivers in our Dueling Rivers option. Raft the Lower New River the first day and the Summer Gauley the next – make it a package and include camping and meals at River Expeditions basecamp.
The use of oar-powered rafts on these adventure sections allows your guide more control, with less risk and physical impact on you. So, if you have been reluctant to try these adventures, you can select this option and feel confident that it won’t be too physically demanding.
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Enjoy all the New River has to offer with two glorious days of rafting and one night camped out on along the riverbank. This trip combines the fun of rafting the Upper New River with the excitement of rafting the Lower New River, plus the incredible experience of camping beneath the stars beside the river. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared for you, while you relax and unwind after a day of paddling fun. After dinner, roast marshmallows by the cozy fire before retiring to your tent for a well-deserved nights rest. You'll awake refreshed and rearing to go on day two, after a hearty riverside breakfast is served. This classic overnight trip is our most popular and also includes one night basecamp camping after rafting.
Riverside Overnight Packages Include:
- 2 Days Rafting
- 1 Night Riverside Camping, 2 Nights Basecamp Campingli>
- Lite Breakfast each Morning at Basecamp, 1 Hot Breakfast Riverside
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch on the River Each Day
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting Each Day
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting First Day
- Minimum of 8 People Required
| 2 Day Upper & Lower Overnight | Fri-Sun | Mon-Thurs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Camping | $235 | $200 | |
| Minimum Age: 12 | |||
28th Annual Ice Breaker Weekend
April 10, 2010 - April 11, 2010Whitewater Season Opener
Here it is two days after Christmas and I am already pumped up about the up coming rafting season. I′m going to book my September trip on the upper gauley in a few minutes and will be booking a trip for sometime in July when I know the dates. Whoever reads this tesimonial page should listen to what everyone says and raft with River Expeditions they will not be let down.David Hendrckson
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