Is West Virginia known for white water rafting?
West Virginia whitewater has become world-famous. ACE Adventure Resort offers guided whitewater river trips on the Upper and Lower sections of the New River Gorge as it travels through a 70,000 acre National Park and Preserve.
When can you white water raft in West Virginia?
From April through mid-June, you’ll find intense trips that finish off with an eight-mile Class V rapid. A trip along the Lower New River takes you beneath the 876-foot-high New River Gorge Bridge. Late fall is an especially picturesque time to visit.
Can you whitewater raft in Virginia?
White Water Rafting in Richmond The capital of Virginia is home to more than a goldmine of history and a great downtown – some of the best white water rafting Virginia has can be found here on the James River! These Richmond-based white water rafting companies will get you out on the water.
When can you raft the Gauley River?
River Expeditions runs trips on the Gauley River in the summer from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, based on water flows. Then beginning the Friday after Labor Day the fall draw down of Summersville Lake begins and brings Gauley River to its peak rafting flows.
How old do you have to be to raft the Gauley?
This section of the river requires experience and minimum age of 16. The lower Gauley is a 12-mile stretch, rated class III to V that feels like a watery roller coaster (minimum age 12 – 14).
How long does it take to raft the Lower Gauley?
The Lower Gauley’s 14 miles take 4 hours if you’re booking.
Does the Shenandoah River have rapids?
While floating the crystal clear water of the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, you will experience moving water with a few riffles and small waves (Class I) and a couple areas of easy rapids with moderate waves and wide clear channels (Class II).
What are Class IV rapids?
Class IV: Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages that often require complex maneuvering in turbulent water. The course may be hard to determine and scouting is often necessary.
Which is harder Upper or Lower Gauley?
The Upper Gauley is more difficult than its downstream counterpart. The Upper section features rapids rated up to class V, some of which are nationally known such as Pillow Rock, Lost Paddle, and Sweet’s Falls. This section will take an experienced paddler or guide to make it down safely and enjoyably.
What class is lower Gauley?
The Lower Gauley boasts 50 rapids total, ranging from class III-V.
How do you float in the Shenandoah River?
For those lucky folks that have chosen to go tubing, all you’ll need to do is check in at the office, hop on a shuttle bus and grab a tube at the river. Once you have your tube, you can just relax while the river floats you back to our office.
Can you eat fish from the Shenandoah River?
Stocked trout have been tested and are safe to eat. No more than two meals – ½ pound each or the size of your hand – of fish per month should be eaten from the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children should not eat fish from these waters.
What class rapids are on the Gauley River?
Whitewater rafting attracts over 60,000 adventurers to the Gauley River each year. The upper Gauley offers tremendous class III to V+ drops in steep, turbulent chutes such as Pillow Rock, Iron Ring and Sweet’s Falls, and rocky routes that demand constant maneuvering such as Lost Paddle and Shipwreck.
Do you need experience to whitewater raft the Gauley?
Fall Gauley Rafting It’s a whitewater milestone of the most remote, challenging and technical whitewater rafting run commercially in United States. This is no lazy river tube ride. This is serious class V whitewater rafting. Previous experience is highly recommended… and the reward is huge.
Can you drink while tubing in Harpers Ferry?
We provide the tubes and the river shuttles, and if you like you can even rent floating coolers so you can bring snacks and drinks alongside as you float down the river!