White water rafting trips on the Lower New River

Lower New River Trips

Brace yourself for our most popular and adrenaline-pumping trips... The Lower New River is well known as the "Grand Canyon of the East." It's full of roller-coaster style wave-trains and exciting action from Class II warm-ups to world-class, class IV+ (class V at high water flows) whitewater. A raft trip on the New River Gorge National River is a social experience with spectacular natural wonders in one of our nations National Treasures.

• 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 surf spots in the country.
• Professional Guides in every raft.
• Riverside lunch included.

Lower New Double Dare

Run the most exciting part of the Lower New TWICE IN ONE DAY! During higher water levels of the spring and early summer, we run the final 8 miles of the Lower New, ride back to the put-in for lunch, and then run the whole thing again! That adds up to over 40 major rapids in one incredible day.

Big Water Canyon Overnight

When one day of "Almost Heaven" just isn't enough, try two days of rafting and a star-filled overnight in the New River Gorge.

• Enjoy the remote beauty and beginner-friendly class II/III rapids of the Upper New on day one. Take a Duckie for even more action!
• Dine on a delectable dinner prepared and served riverside by our world-class guides.
• Fall asleep to the gental whispers of the New River in your own spacious NARR tent.
• Day two promises more than 20 spectacular, class III-IV+ (V) rapids.
• Includes lunch both days, dinner day one, breakfast day two.

Raft Upgrades

Go smaller - it's actually the biggest ride! Did you know that by upgrading to a smaller boat, you dramatically increase the intensity of your rafting experience? NARR offers several different raft sizes to customize your rafting experience. NARR uses the standard 16' raft unless you request a raft upgrade. There is a minimum number required for each raft.