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Southern West Virginia Whitewater Excitement
Travel to southern WV to reach the biggest and baddest whitewater in the East. You'll be glad you did! The moment you arrive in Fayetteville, you’ll know you’re in the epicenter of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Whitewater. Nestled in the heart of Southern West Virginia’s Appalachian Highlands, ACE's New River basecamp is easy to get to but hard to leave! A border is shared with the stunning New River Gorge National River, directly under the world famous New River Gorge Bridge (site of an annual B.A.S.E. and bungee jumping festival). It takes about five and a half hours of travel time from Washington, D.C. or Baltimore, MD. The excitement and natural beauty of our rivers and canyons will propel you into an unforgettable and unmatched rafting adventure on America's Best Whitewater. Trips are provided by ACE.
West Virginia Whitewater Rafting on the New River
The New River is actually one of the oldest rivers in North America. At least 65 million years in its present course, the New River was once part of an immense lake that covered much of the New River Gorge area. The river shares the geological aspect of the Nile, flowing south to north, with its headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mts. of North Carolina. As the river flows through Virginia into West Virginia, it picks up several warm water tributaries, making it an unusually warm water river (temperatures range from 55 Degrees in April to 80 degrees in August).
Today the 53 miles of this ancient river are preserved as the New River Gorge National River under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The river flows through a rugged canyon up to 1300 feet in depth. The canyon is majestic, where a fast growing deciduous forest hides the old coal towns that once flourished along the banks of the New River. In 1978 the National Park Service declared the New River a National River and has since sought to preserve and protect it. Rafted commercially for the first time in 1969, the New River continues to provide thrills for all ages and has become known as the "Grand Canyon" of the eastern U.S.. The rapids on the New are classified from Class I to Class V, with I being least difficult and VI being most difficult.
Full Day Upper New Rafts or Duckies
Class I - Class III. The Upper New is a scenic section of river with easy to moderate whitewater action. Perfect for families with younger children, it is a great introduction to rafting. Negotiate rapids like "Silo" and "The Ledges" in our 16-foot (holds 9-10 people) rafts or inflatable kayaks called duckies while you enjoy the majestic beauty this upper canyon has to offer. Learn about local history, play games, and enjoy a great riverside lunch. Skilled professionals guide every trip. (Minimum age is 6 for rafts & 10 to paddle a duckie. 6 to 9 year olds can ride with an adult in a double duckie.)
Full Day Lower New 14' Rafts
Class II- IV+. Paddle America's oldest river canyon, that has been designated a National Treasure administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and is ranked #5 in the Nation and #10 in the World. An excellent intermediate level rafting trip, the Lower New, Class III to Class V, is our most popular Southern WV trip with over 20 legendary big water rapids. When all this water funnels down between the 1000 ft. canyon walls of the New River Gorge, it creates the biggest, wildest and most unusual whitewater rafting east of the Rocky Mountains. This section provides challenges for adventurous novice and intermediate rafters, as well as those with lots of whitewater experience. The first half of the trip offers easier class II & III rapids that allow rafters time to learn to follow guide commands and paddle as a group. Jump Rock allows everyone to get out of the raft alongside the river and jump off of an (approx) 15-20 ft rock into the pool below. After lunch the Lower New alternates from exciting Class IV-V rapids to pools perfect for swimming, allowing paddlers to take a break and enjoy the natural beauty that unfolds within the gorge. Upper and Lower Railroad, the Keeneys, Miller's Folly, and Double Z are among the many rapids that lie in wait on the second half of the trip. You will always be assured of a different and unique adventure no matter when you choose to raft, as no two trips are ever the same.
Our 14' rafts seat 8+ guests plus a guide. We also include a riverside lunch (either grilled or deli style depending on water levels) and complimentary cold beverages after your trip.
DATES
2012
Upper New:
One Day Trips: Daily May - October
Overnight Trips: Daily June - August
Lower New:
One Day Trips: Daily April - October
Overnight Trips: Daily May - September
RATES
Upper New: (per person)
Sun-Fri $99 Ad/ $49.50 Yth
Sat $124/ $62
Overnight Sun- Fri $274 Ad/ $224 Yth
Sat $299/ $249
Lower New: (per person)
Sun-Fri $119 Ad/ $104 Yth
Sat $144/ $129 (min age 12)
Overnight Sun-Fri $300 Ad/ $250 Yth
Sat $324/ $275 (min age 12)
*Overnight trips that start on Fridays will pay Saturday price.
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