New River

New River Rafting!

New River whitewater rafting trip options:
New River One Day Trips
New River Overnight Trips

Rafting the New River in West Virginia!

The New River, in West Virginia, offers different rafting trips throughout the whitewater season. Appalachian Wildwaters white water rafting on the Lower New River is a trip that is taken on 15 miles of the New River Gorge. In a standard 10 man raft this whitewater rafting trip will cover rapids from Class I to Class V. Our starting point is the town of Thurmond. Thurmond was once a prosperous town during the start of coal mining. Today, much of Thurmond is owned by the National Park Service. Rafting the Lower New River Gorge takes you right underneath the world famous New River Gorge Bridge, the second longest steel arch bridge. The New River Gorge Bridge was completed in 1978. It soars 876 feet above the rugged rapids of the New River in WV and is considered the second tallest bridge in the United States.

The Upper New River whitewater rafting trip that is run by Appalachian Wildwaters, covers 13 miles of the New River Gorge. This rafting trip is typically taken in ducks, single person crafts that resemble inflatable kayaks. The starting point of this trip is a town called Prince. Prince Depot, decorated in Art Deco style, though formally opened in June of 1946 still serves as a passenger stop for Amtrak.
Appalachian Wildwaters has many different whitewater rafting trips on the New River to choose from. Everything from One Day rafting trips on both sections to Overnights spent with family and friends. If your not sure of the trip you are looking for give our whitewater consultants a call.

The New River Gorge is the location of one of the most popular whitewater recreational activities in West Virginia. With rapids ranging from Class I to Class V, the New River offers rafting not only for families but also for those looking for incredible white water rafting and views of the Appalachian Mountains. The New River begins high in the mountains of North Carolina, crosses Virginia, and enters West Virginia at the southern part of the state. Then it heads north to join the Gauley River, and form the Kanawha River. The New River, its name misleading, is thought to be one of the oldest rivers in the world. The New River Gorge, in the amazing mountains of West Virginia, is one of those awe-inspiring places in the world, where beauty and white water combine into the greatest whitewater rafting on the East Coast.