Gentle Rapids, Swim Stops & a Personal Guide for Your Family
4 hours
Guide, PFD, helmet
Explore the Upper New River on a relaxed afternoon float through national park scenery. Paddle gentle Class I and II rapids with time to swim and play in calmer stretches; no meal is provided.
Receive a 50% refund with 30 days' notice. No refunds within 29 days of the trip, including no-shows.
Product ID: NSFFCY
Wear quick-drying clothing and secure, toe-covering shoes that protect your feet from rocks. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses. For spring or fall trips, bring layers; wetsuits and paddle jackets are available to rent in cooler weather.
286 Sunday Road, Hico, WV 25854
GREAT TIMES! Book this trip with this company ASAP. It was four of us - myself, my wife, 19 year old son and 14 year old son. Our three guides, Rosco, Kristin and Samuel, were beyond amazing. They were friendly, informative, funny, interested in our questions and overall just lovely people to spend 6 hours with, let alone on an awesome river. The excitement was there for all, but we never felt unsafe for a moment. On a beautiful day we as a family were able to build memories that will last a lifetime. Sounds cheesy, but it's true, so I give West Virginia 6 stars, which means they are off-the-charts awesome. BOOK IT!
Michael Bridenstine
August 26, 2026
GREAT TIMES! Book this trip with this company ASAP. It was four of us - myself, my wife, 19 year old son and 14 year old son. Our three guides, Rosco, Kristin and Samuel, were beyond amazing. They were friendly, informative, funny, interested in our questions and overall just lovely people to spend 6 hours with, let alone on an awesome river. The excitement was there for all, but we never felt unsafe for a moment. On a beautiful day we as a family were able to build memories that will last a lifetime. Sounds cheesy, but it's true, so I give West Virginia 6 stars, which means they are off-the-charts awesome. BOOK IT!
Michael Bridenstine
August 26, 2026
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