The Lower New Overnight starts with a day on the Upper New, then leads into bigger rapids on the Lower New on day 2.
Often called “The Grand Canyon of the East”, an overnight rafting trip through the New River Gorge is spectacular. With duckies (inflatable kayaks) or rafts on day one and rafts on day two, plus delicious meals and campfires at night… this is a true adventure to remember.
Your guides will do more than guide you down the river on this trip. All of your meals, lunch and dinner on day one, and breakfast and lunch on day two, will be prepared for you by your guides. You’ll get to sleep under the stars with the sounds of the river flowing nearby…what could be better?
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Jump Rock: Experience nature’s high dive by jumping off this sandstone boulder into the New River.
Surfing: Surf West Virginia style by riding the waves of the New River
Swimmers Rapid: Jump out of the boat and swim through a fun and splashy rapid.
Class IV+ Rapids: With two class IV+ rapids named Double Z and The Keeney’s, this trip is perfect for beginners and seasoned rafters alike.
New River Gorge Bridge: Lower New River Gorge rafting trips end under the awe-inspiring New River Gorge Bridge, providing dramatic closure to the most inspiring outdoor journey on the East Coast.
1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, and 1 dinner: Let your guide be the chef and prepare you a delicious feast on the side of the river.
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
March-May is considered Spring rafting on the New River. The waves will be huge and the current will be fast.
June & July brings lower water levels and is best for surfing and swimming.
Unusually high water levels may cause trips to be shifted to a different section of the river for safety.
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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