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White Water Rafting By Season in West Virginia

Summertime means whitewater. We've got a rafting trip for every comfort level and age during the summertime. Fall brings Fall Gauley Season on the Upper Gauley and Lower Gauley. Spring is for the hearty and adventurous only, but also brings the chance to save a little cash!
Two young girls play on top of an inflatable kayak on an upper new river gorge trips during summer rafting season.
Summer Rafting
A raft passes a gorgeous cliff line on the lower gauley during fall rafting season in west virginia.
Fall Rafting
A 16 foot raft hits a giant wave head one during spring rafting season
Spring Rafting
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A child smiles on a kid friendly rafting trip on the upper new river gorge with their father.
a youth group adventures by jumping from their raft into the river

A Trip For Every Comfort Level

Summer Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater rafting goes with Summer like ice cream and fireworks! The New River Gorge is a high volume river… that means there’s ALWAYS plenty of water for high-quality rafting. Time for sun, fun and summertime rafting.

Minimum Age: 6 Yrs.

Seaon: Memorial Day - Labor Day

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Rafting during Gauley Season

The biggest whitewater of the year

Fall Gauley Season

Fall Gauley season is the catalyst of whitewater rafting legends. Experience the largest and most challenging whitewater rafting of the year every September and October!

Minimum Age: 15 Yrs.

Season: September - October, Only 6 Weeks!

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Big Waves. Big savings. Big fun.

Spring Rafting

Spring white water rafting on the New River Gorge is for the brave and hearty in spirit.

The water levels are the largest they’ll be all year… and the waves stand over 1 story tall. The weather may be a bit chilly, but the adrenaline will make you forget.

Minimum Age: 12 Yrs.

Season April - May

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Several boats on a new river gorger rafting trip run the keeney's rapids with a mountain backdrop.

Whitewater Rafting By Season

New and Gauley River Rafting is a three-season experience! Just choose the time of year you’d like to visit then dive into the incredible amount of adventures available. Spring whitewater is big water (and big savings) time on the New River Gorge of West Virginia. After that Summer brings sun, fun and whitewater rafting options on all the rivers that we run. Finally, Gauley Season comes around in September bringing the years most challenging and most scenic dam-controlled rafting adventures.

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Our Best Rafting Trip For Summer!

A closeup of smiling friends on a lower new river gorge white water rafting trip running lower keeney rapid in the new river gorge national park.

LOWER NEW RIVER GORGE
WHITEWATER RAFTING
FULL DAY

Min Age: 12 Yrs.

Duration: FULL DAY

Meals(S): Free Lunch

This full-day excursion will satisfy your need for whitewater. With all the great scenery, incredible class III-IV+ whitewater, a visit to jump rock, and a riverside lunch, this trip is ideal for both new rafters and seasoned boaters alike.

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