White water rafting in West Virginia

North American River Runners (NARR) specializes in running the two best rivers for white water rafting in West Virginia - the New River and Gauley River. We offer a wide range of rafting trips and complete white water rafting packages to satisfy groups with children as young as five, or aggressive rafters seeking a true Class V+ white water rafting experience. Established in 1975 and one of the largest outfitters in West Virginia, NARR combines fun, hospitality and value to deliver great adventure vacations for our Guests.

LOWER NEW RIVER Our Most Popular Trip: Class II-IV, ages 12 and up. Learn more UPPER NEW RIVER Great for the Family: Class I-III, ages 5 and up. Learn more LOWER GAULEY RIVER World Class Rafting: Class II-IV+, ages 14 and up. Learn more UPPER GAULEY RIVER The Biggest and Best: Class III-V+, ages 16 and up. Learn more COMPLETE RAFTING PACKAGES Add lodging and meals to your trip and save! Learn more WEST VIRGINIA’S OLDEST KAYAK SCHOOL Discover kayaking on the New & Gauley Rivers. Learn more GUIDED FISHING TRIPS One and Two-Day Fishing Trips on the New River. Learn more CHURCHES, SCOUT GROUPS, BUSINESS RETREATS Let us design an outdoor adventure for your group. Learn more TEAM BUILDING & ROPES COURSES Experiential education for corporations and schools. Learn more

The New River is divided into two white water rafting sections. The Upper New River is the mildest of our trips. Young and old alike find the Upper New a scenic and relaxing way to spend the day. This section of river is a great way to introduce youngsters to the world of white water and is a popular section for learning to kayak. The Upper New River features rapids that are rated Class I - Class III.

The Lower New River is our most popular white water rafting trip and is a big step up from the Upper New. The rocks, gradient and narrowing of the canyon walls in the New River Gorge create some of the biggest and best white water rafting in the United States. The Lower New has been called "The Grand Canyon of the East" and features rapids rated from Class II to Class IV. At higher flows this run intensifies and these ratings can increase.

The Gauley River is famous for its annual fall releases from Summersville Dam. The Gauley is rated one of the Top 10 rivers in the world and attracts white water rafting enthusiasts from around the globe. This rugged and beautiful canyon produces a guaranteed rafting flow for only 22 days per year and spaces fill quickly. Like the New, the Gauley River is divided into two sections.

The Lower Gauley River just may be the most picturesque of all the white water trips we run. Steep gorge walls and lush foliage provide a stunning backdrop for this technical run with numerous rapids rated from Class II - Class IV+.

The Upper Gauley River represents the pinnacle of white water rafting. The Upper Gauley cuts it's path through some beautiful terrain. Several small waterfalls spill into the river and and it's volume can increase at the confluence of the Meadow River, but you won't notice the scenery! Continuous, demanding, and requiring strong teamwork, this is not a first-timers trip and features rapids rated Class III - Class V+.

NARR offers more than just great white water rafting trips - we are proud to have the oldest Kayak School in West Virginia and our Guided Fishing Trips are second to none. Our base camp has several lodging options, a restaurant and activities like the Canopy Course, Climbing Tower, Paintball, Ropes Courses, Team Building Programs and Zip Line.

We also work with area partners to provide off-site adventure sports such as ATV tours, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and rock climbing.

Discover West Virginia white water rafting with North American River Runners - Your Adventure Connection since 1975.

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