2 Days Of Rafting And An Overnight

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 (ACE does rent slumber kits that include sleeping bag and 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 4in thick sleeping pad
• All rafting equipment (this does not include wetsuits and rain gear, however if it is needed it can be rented)
• 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
• ACE’s New River Gorge riverside overnight campground is equipped with flushing toilets and showers.

Over Night Camp Amenities:

• Tents are provided, and each tent sleeps 2 people
• 4in thick sleeping pads
• 15 – 14ft x 14ft elevated tent platforms (large enough for 2 tents)
• 30ft x 40ft communal covered riverside pavilion
• 5ft x 8ft communal fire pit
• Shower house with flush toilets and hot showers (water is gravity-fed and heated with on-demand propane. no electricity)
• Light is provided by tiki torches

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

• Whitewater Photography will take photos along the way for purchase after the trip in the Outfitter store at ACE.
• Most full-day Lower New trips have a video boater, but it does depend on size of trip and overall busyness of trips that day. In order to guarantee your trip is videoed, you must pre-pay for your trip video.

Appetizers when we arrive at camp:

• Loaded nachos

Dinner Day 1:

• Ribeye steak (we can also pack salmon for non red meat eating guests and portobello mushroom steak as a vegetarian and vegan option)
• Baked potato and toppings
• Corn
• Salad and dressing
• Grilled/toasted bread
• Desert pies (rotates between pecan, cherry, and apple)
• Water, soda, and a limited amount of beer

Breakfast Day 2:

• Scrambled eggs
• Bacon and sausage
• Breakfast potatoes
• Muffins
• Water, milk, coffee, tea, and juice
• Seasonal fresh fruit
• Vegan pancakes (if we have vegetarians and vegans)