This video illustrates why West Virginia is a whitewater rafting destination for rafting enthusiasts the world over.

Lower New

The Lower New River: Whitewater Rafting the Grand Canyon of the East

Paddle America's oldest river canyon, that has been designated a National Treasure administered by the National Park Service (NPS). Over 20 legendary big water rapids await you on the Lower New. Huge spring water for the fearless, summer's refreshing, roller-coaster waves for the family, and a burst of fall color for everyone means the Lower New has something for everyone!

Minimum Age: 11

ACE leads Lower New trips on three different size boats, catering them to your adventure level and time commitment. Explore all of our river trips on the Lower New River...

Upper New

The Upper New River: A Great Family Experience

Beginner-friendly rapids make this the perfect trip for laid-back adventure in the great outdoors. You'll raft through a magnificent 1,400-foot canyon and enjoy some of the East's most spectacular scenery. The Upper New River is unique in its geology. It was formed over 300 million years ago, making it the world's 2nd oldest river. This section of river offers our mildest guided trips. Learn about local history, play games, and enjoy a great riverside lunch. Skilled professionals guide every trip

Minimum Age: 6

ACE leads Lower New trips on three different size boats, catering them to your adventure level and time commitment. Explore all of our river trips on the Upper New River...

Upper Gauley

The Fall Upper Gauley: The Ultimate Whitewater Rafting Challenge

Boiling up from the depths of Summersville Lake for 23 days during September and October comes. Fall Gauley Season. The palpable energy of the legendary Gauley River lures thousands of whitewater rafting enthusiasts from around the world every year.

At ACE, each day of Gauley Season is a tradition to be celebrated. Join us this fall for the party of the season. 23 Parties in 23 Days! You'll never feel more charged or more triumphant than when you have conquered the most adrenaline-packed day of rafting found in all of North America!

Minimum Age: 15

ACE leads Upper Gauley trips on three different size boats, catering them to your adventure level and time commitment. Explore all of our river trips on the Upper Gauley River...

Lower Gauley

The Fall Lower Gauley: The Perfect Day of Whitewater

"The Veteran Boaters' Favorite"

With its sheer cliffs and rhododendron-lined banks, the Lower Gauley River is the state's most beautiful river...and Class V too! This section's 14 action-packed miles feature towering waves and raft-munching holes...including three Class V rapids. We recommend the Lower Gauley to both first-time rafters and experienced paddlers. It's less intimidating than the Upper Gauley, but every bit as much fun.

Minimum Age: 12

ACE leads Lower Gauley trips on three different size boats, catering them to your adventure level and time commitment. Explore all of our river trips on the Lower Gauley River...

Summer Gauley

The Summer Gauley: A Whole New Gauley

Ace is the only company that has the access points and fleets of different sizes to run the Gauley every day of the summer. You'll run the very same rapids that make the Fall Gauley Dam Release so special and they are even steeper and rockier at lower summertime flows. While others are running the milder rapids of the Summertime New River, the most adventurous folks can take on the challenge of the Summer Gauley. These trip are awesome!

Minimum Age: 13

ACE leads Summer Gauley trips in rafts and inflatable duckies. The trips are catered to your adventure level and time commitment. Explore all of our river trips on the Summer time Gauley River...