Whitewater rafting and ziplining in one package plus a glamping overnight? You better believe it! Fly through the canopy, trying to catch your breath while also taking in the stunning views of the New River Gorge. On ACE’s zip line course, you’ll travel from one tree platform to the next, darting through the fresh mountain air. Along with multiple rope bridges and a finish with “the plunge,” there plenty of adrenaline pumping fun for everyone. Now, you can try both rafting and ziplining with our Zips and Dips Overnight Package!
Our Zips and Dips Overnight Package combines thrilling rapids and soaring through the trees into one seriously epic adventure package. Start with an exciting day flying through the trees while being harnessed hundreds of feet in the air. See the New River Gorge from a brand new perspective on our New River Gorge Zipline Tour! Make memories one epic adventure at a time with ACE Adventure Resort. Next, enjoy a scenic guided hike and finish at our new and private riverside campground.
After your guide hike, let the sounds of the outdoors lull you to sleep as you camp under the stars. Spend your next day taking on the incredible, fun-filled class IV+ rapids of the Lower New River Gorge!
Trip Highlights:
Lower New River Rafting
Jump Rock: Experience nature’s high dive by jumping off this sandstone boulder into the New River. This is an activity only offered on full day river trips, and is a New River Gorge whitewater rafting guest favorite!
Surfing: Surf West Virginia style by riding the waves of the New River. This unique experience is only available on full day river trips.
Swimmers Rapid: Jump out of the boat and swim through a fun and splashy rapid, an option only available on full day trips.
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.
Riverside lunch: Let your guide be the chef and prepare you a delicious feast on the side of the river.
New River Gorge Zipline Tours
Scenic overlooks and sight-seeing perches at all launch points and dismounts.
9 zip lines and 2 sky bridges (suspension bridge).
Ziplines range from 150-750 ft.
Information and details:
The adventure overnight trip will start with your half day activity. When the activity ends you will walk to the riverside camp site. It’s extremely important you check into your first activity with everything you need for the trip, as you will not come back to your vehicle. Please read through the list below of what we will provide and what you should bring along.
ACE provides:
Tents
Transportation to and from the river
All rafting equipment (this does not include wetsuits and rain gear, however if it is needed it can be rented)
Guides
Meals: dinner on day 1 and breakfast and lunch on day 2
Beverages: sodas, lemonade, water
You need to bring:
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Personal toiletries (biodegradable soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.)
Change of clothing for camp, including dry shoes
River clothes
Recommend you bring:
Additional beverages
Flashlight
Jacket for camp
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Optional items to bring:
Books, games, cards
Waterproof disposable camera
Fishing pole (fishing licenses are available at local sporting goods store)
Please bring all items to your trip check in.
All ACE riverside camps have restroom facilities. There is NO running water or electricity.
Please lock all of your valuables up in your vehicle. This includes all jewelry, wallets, money, or anything that you would not want to get wet or lost.
You will need to arrive for check in one hour before your departure time listed on your confirmation.
