White water Rafting West Virginia Lower New River

West Virginia White Water on the Lower New River with Wildwater

Lower New River

Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East", a journey down the might New River is the best way to experience one of America's National Treasures. Whitewater rafting on the Lower New River is the most popular trip in West Virginia because the rapids appeal to a wide variety of rafters. Lots of exciting and fun whitewater will keep rafting veterans interested while they share their passion for fun with first-time rafters. For novices trying a New River vacation for the first time, the Lower New River is a great introduction to America’s best whitewater.

Adventurous first-timers welcome.
20 legendary big water and high volume rapids.
Runs year-round with spectacular spring and summer levels.
Perfect for mixed groups looking for an all-encompassing, premier whitewater experience.
Abundant river history, tall tales and floating under the New River Gorge Bridge.
A play river famous for some of the best sirf spots in the country.
Professional Guide in every raft.

Lower New River - Full Day

River Rating	Minimum Age: 11 yrs	Run Length: Full Day
	Difficulty Rating: CLASS I- IV+	Lunch: Yes
	Season: Spring, Summer, Fall	Raft: 16' Raft

The Lower New plunges over massive boulders in the New River Gorge in a drop-pool format. The drops in elevation are where you’ll find the rapids. The pools are where you have a chance to catch your breath, look back upstream and say, “I can’t believe I just did that!”
In the Spring you can raft on BIG water as the New River explodes with churning, jaw-dropping rapids. In early Summer (June and early July), the Grand Canyon of the East is the quintessential rafting experience as you whoop it up on well-defined wave trains and enjoy a cool, refreshing float between rapids.

Saturday Rate: $139		Weekdays: $114
Youth Save: $15!		* All applicable discounts will be added upon booking confirmation.

Be sure to check out our raft upgade options below.

Lower New Rapid Run - Half Day

River Rating	Minimum Age: 11 yrs	Run Length: Half Day
	Difficulty Rating: CLASS I- IV+	Lunch: No
	Season: Spring, Summer, Fall	Raft: 16' Raft

An ideal half-day white water adventure that allows you to experience all of the big rapids in the lower gorge and still enjoy another activity the same day. Combine this trip with a Zip Line Tour or any of our other adventures and you are in for an unforgettable experience.

Saturday Rate: $109		Weekdays: $84
Youth Save: $15!		* All applicable discounts will be added upon booking confirmation.

Be sure to check out our raft upgrade options below.

Double Dare Lower New - Full Day

River Rating	Minimum Age: 12 yrs	Run Length: Full Day
	Difficulty Rating: CLASS I- IV+	Lunch: Yes
	Season: Spring, Summer, Fall	Raft: 16' Raft

This white water raft trip lets you challenge the best "roller coaster" rapids on the Lower New twice in one day, making it one of the best whitewater trips in the country! Are you up to the challenge?

Saturday Rate: $160		Weekdays: $135
Youth Save: $15!		* All applicable discounts will be added upon booking confirmation.

Be sure to check out our raft upgrade options below.

Raft Upgrades - You choose the intensity level!

16' Raft	Standard Prices Listed Above	Minimum Age 11
14' Raft	Add $5 Per Person	Minimum Age 14
12' Raft	Add $40 Per person	Minimum Age 18

Rafts: Wildwater offers three different rafts sizes to customize your rafting experience. Going smaller is actually the biggest ride! Double check the minimum age difference when deciding the type of ride you want.

16-foot Raft: This is the Industry Standard Raft that seats 8+ guests and a guide. They are the largest rafts we have, offering the most stable and comfortable ride. They are also the most economical raft we have and are ideal for groups and first-time rafters.

14-foot Raft: This is our High Adventure Raft that seats 6+ guests and a guide. Smaller than the 16-foot raft, these rafts are very reactive in the white water! Lighter and more manuverable, these rafts give you more thrills and spills, putting you right in the thick of the action. This is our most popular raft and well worth the extra money. Minimum age 14.

12-foot Raft: This is our Extreme Raft that seats 4+ guests and a guide. You would be amazed how many crazy people want this raft! It's almost 100% guaranteed you will be swimming. Minimum age is 18, previous experience highly recommended, strong swimming skills highly recommended and a desire to push the limits of white water rafting. This is the smallest commercial raft available on the river!