A number of licensed outfitters offer guided trips on the New and Gauley Rivers. Trained guides, equipment, instruction, transportation to and from the river, and meals are provided. Trips vary in length from several hours to several days, and offer different degrees of difficulty -- from peaceful float and fishing trips to crashing whitewater excitement.
The New River has trips available almost year-round, with the season running from April through October. Ranging from mild pools and riffles on the upper parts to big whitewater rapids in the lower section, the New offers something for everyone.
The Gauley River is more for the whitewater enthusiast, with a number of steep and technical rapids. The main season is early-September through mid-October, though trips are sometimes available at other times of the year.
List of commercial outfitters licensed by the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources:
ACE ADVENTURE CENTER
1-888-223-RAFT
ALPINE MINISTRIES
800-806-2180
CANTRELL ULTIMATE RAFTING
1-800-470-7238
CLASS VI RIVER RUNNERS
1-800-252-7784
NEW & GAULEY RIVER ADVENTURES
1-800-759-RAFT
NORTH AMERICAN RIVER RUNNERS
1-800-950-2585
PASSAGES TO ADVENTURE
1-800-634-3785
PRECISION RAFTING EXPEDITIONS Gauley River Only
1-800-477-3723
RIVERMEN
1-800-545-RAFT
RIVERS
800-463-9873
SONGER WHITEWATER
1-800-356-RAFT
WEST VIRGINIA ADVENTURES
1-888-850-5457
WILDWATER EXPEDITIONS UNLIMITED
1-800-982-7238
