At River Expeditions, we offer a number of whitewater rafting in West Virginia trips and vacations, suitable for various ages and abilities, within America’s newest National Park: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Whether you are looking for an action-packed rafting trip or a more relaxed scenic float trip, our West Virginia white water rafting trips have the option that is right for you!

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Beginner Rafting  

Family Class Trips are a playful introduction to river rafting for families with young children or older adults who want a low-impact adventure. They feature easy-to-moderate rapids, tranquil pools and amazing scenery.

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Intermediate Rafting  

Adventure Class Trips are characterized by alternating pools and drops that create big, roller coaster-type waves and rapids. More challenging than Family trips, these suit beginners and experienced rafters alike.

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Advanced Rafting  

The most technical and difficult whitewater runs offered. The steep drops, wild water and rapids that rate up to Class V+ are recommended for advanced paddlers with previous Adventure Class rafting experience.

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Multi-Day Rafting  

Our Multi-Day trips consist of two overnight options: Basecamp Packages (2 days of rafting and 3 nights of camping at River Expeditions basecamp) and Riverside Packages (2 days rafting and 1 night camping riverside, 2 nights  camping at basecamp).

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Scenic Float Trips  

Discover the joy of rafting along this mellow and scenic section of the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. The Upper New River Canyon is a fun-filled adventure perfect for families with young children and teens.

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Rafting the Gauley and the New River Gorge

Flowing through the heart of southern West Virginia are two uniquely majestic rivers – the New River and the Gauley River – each offering fun, exciting and challenging rafting opportunities for all ages and abilities.

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