Experience the Gauley River from beginning to end by rafting 23 miles in 2 days – without ever leaving the canyon.
Day 1: raft the Upper Gauley tackling continuous, pounding whitewater. Â Unwind by the fire and share stories of the day’s adventure that evening.
Day 2: raft the monster roller-coaster waves of the Lower section.
MORE DETAILS
Packing List for an Overnight
Sleeping bag & pillow
Anything you may want at camp that night (i.e. additional beverages)
Personal toiletries and prescription medications
Flashlight or headlamp
Shoes that will stay on your feet – NO flip flops or crocs
Synthetic or wool base layers for under a wetsuit
Towel and change of clothes for after the trip
Sunscreen and bug spray
Books, games, cards
ACE Provides:
We provide you with a dry bag for all of your gear at the overnight site that you would like to keep dry.
Tent and thin sleeping pad
All rafting equipment
Meals – lunch each day, dinner on day one and breakfast on day 2
Beverages, soda, lemonade, water, hot chocolate, and a limited supply of beer
Awesome guides
Transportation to and from the river
TRIP TIPS
Waivers are required for all participants.
Let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to your arrival at ACE
Water shoes, sunglasses, sunglass straps, and more last minute essentials can be purchased in the outfitter’s store.
Wetsuits are available to rent prior to your trip.
Be sure to leave the jewelry, watches, and any other valuables behind. Your trip leader will secure your car keys in a safe place. Items are easily lost on the river!
TRIP PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Waterproof cameras/GoPros are allowed on ACE rafting trips.
An ACE photographer will take photos along the way for purchase after the trip in the Outfitter store at ACE Adventure Resort or here on our online store…
All Lower New River Gorge rafting trips will have a trip video, Upper New River Gorge trips will have a photographer only.
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