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    Family Rafting Trip on the Upper New River

    Gentle Rapids, Swim Stops & a Personal Guide for Your Family

    5.0 stars• 124 reviews

    Duration

    4 hours

    Includes

    Guide, PFD, helmet

    Highlights

    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.

    • Explore mountain scenery and remnants of historic coal mining operations
    • Paddle gentle Class I and II rapids with your personal raft guide
    • Cool off with opportunities to swim and play in calm water
    • Look for birds of prey, water birds, and occasional trains along the river

    What's Included

    • Personal raft guide
    • Paddle
    • Personal flotation device
    • Helmet
    • Safety instruction

    Important details

    • Ages 5+ only
    • Complete a waiver upon arrival
    • Wear secure, toe-covering footwear that protects your feet from rocks
    • Rafting is not permitted while under the undue influence of any substance

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a 50% refund with 30 days' notice. No refunds within 29 days of the trip, including no-shows.

    Product ID: NSFFCY

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    286 Sunday Road, Hico, WV 25854

    Experience provided by West Virginia Adventures

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    $144.14

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    Group of 13-24 | Age 5+

    $123.18

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    $103.52

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    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    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!

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    Michael Bridenstine

    August 26, 2026

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    5/5

    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!

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    Michael Bridenstine

    August 26, 2026

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