Whitewater Rafting

On The New And Gauley Rivers Of West Virginia

White Water Rafting In West Virginia

Choose A River Below To Learn More!

West Virginia river trips are world-famous for a reason! We offer a New River Gorge trip for every experience level and Gauley River trips for those seeking a true challenge. Select a river below to learn more...

A view from above of the white water rafting stretch in the New River Gorge of West Virginia with ACE Adventure Resort.

THE NEW RIVER GORGE:
An Option For All Ages!

MIN. AGE:
6 years

SEASON:
April - Nov.

A drone shot aerial view of a raft running the hawaii 5 0 wave in Lost Paddle Rapid during a gauley river rafting trip with ACE Adventure Resort in West Virginia.

FALL GAULEY RIVER:
The Best Trip Of The Year!

MIN. AGE:
12 Years

SEASON:
Sept. - Oct.

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West Virginia Whitewater Rafting Trips

West Virginia whitewater has become world-famous. ACE Adventure Resort offers guided whitewater river trips on the scenic and challenging Lower New River Gorge and the family friendly Upper New River Gorge and as it travels through the 70,000 acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. We raft spring, summer and fall with trips suitable for beginners, experienced and advanced rafters as well as kid-friendly options.

ACE Adventure Resort offers over 40 years of experience guiding West Virginia river trips on the New River Gorge and Gauley River. In the summer our Full Day Lower New River Gorge trips are the most popular. We also offer Summer Gauley trips for those seeking our most challenging summer runs. Then comes Fall Gauley Season with big whitewater for the experienced rafter on the Upper Gauley and a scenic Lower Gauley section for those newer to the sport. Choose one below to get started!

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There's A River Trip For Everyone!

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There’s A Whitewater River Trip For Every Comfort Level!

Check Out These Kid-Friendly River Trips For Kids As Young As 6!

The Upper New River provides white water river adventures for families with kids ages 6 and up, so your squad can take on the Upper New as a full day or an overnight adventure. And, the best part? Kids raft free* on a full day Upper New River trip! Or, if your kids aren’t so little anymore, you can paddle the Lower New, or the Lower Gauley River. Either way, family vacations are better on the river.

* A child age 6-11 years old rafts free with each full paying adult (excludes Saturdays).

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Exciting Whitewater Trips For Beginners!

So you’ve never rafted before and you’re feeling a little timid? No problem. The Upper New River Gorge is a great place for kids of all ages. Feeling a bit more confident? The Lower New or Lower Gauley River are great options!

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Trips For Experienced Rafters

Did you know that the New River Gorge runs even bigger in the springtime? Like 16′ tall wave bigger? Have you heard of the mighty Upper Gauley River, the biggest river we run? This is your place… click that button!

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The Most Challenging River Trips We Offer…

The Summer Gauley is a river trip that ACE Adventure Resort pioneered and over the years it’s become the iconic river adventure for those seeking a true challenge. We warned you…

Our Most Challenging Trips For The Brave!

Explore The Sections Of Rivers We Raft

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The Lower New River Gorge

Lower New River Gorge River Trips

Running the Lower New River has a bite of adventure, but we know you can keep up. We also guarantee you’ll smile the whole way down the river. Class III and IV rapids are as much excitement as any beginner could want, and a challenge for veteran rafters. Enjoy the view when passing directly under the New River Gorge Bridge

Min Age: 12 YRS

Season: March - November

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Upper New River Trip for Boots and Boats Package

Family Fun On The Upper New River

Upper New River Gorge River Trips

Children as young as 6 can experience the joy of river running. Introduce your kids to river running on our Upper New Trip, or try it yourself for the first time. It’s a journey through serene swimming pools, approachable beginner rapids, and a mighty big rock for jumping.

Min Age: 6 yrs

Season: May - October

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Summer Gauley River Trips

The wildest!

Boating the Gauley River in the summertime is a blend of highly interactive adventure and isolated scenic beauty!

MIN AGE: 15 YRS.

SEASON: MAY - AUGUST

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Fall Gauley Season – It’s Legendary.

Fall Gauley White Water Rafting Trips

The Fall Gauley River: you’ll hear talk of it throughout the spring and summer. There’s a reason for the buzz. Blasting through a steep, remote and scenic canyon this river offers a world-class whitewater challenge. White water on the Fall Gauley River is such a life-changing experience that many of our guests return year after year, reunion style, to participate in this communal event. It’s part river run, part party and all good times.

MIN. AGE: 12 YRS

SEASON: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

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3 seasons of amazing whitewater!

When we hear the words spring, summer, and fall, all we hear is “whitewater”. With three seasons of whitewater, each with their own unique traits, it’s always a great time to be on the river with ACE.