Visit The New River Gorge
WEST VIRGINIA WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIPS:
From the Seasoned Pros, and Weekend Warriors, to the leisurely down the river strolls – We have a perfect West Virginia Rafting Trip for you! Call Pro River Outfitters today, and schedule your next unforgettable West Virginia Rafting Trip!
New River Gorge National River in West Virginia One of the most dramatic whitewater rafting locations in the East is certainly the New River, the oldest river in North America. It flows through a rugged canyon up to 1,300 feet in depth, exposing rocks as old as 330 million years while passing through an area rich in coal mining history.
Lower New River Whitewater Rafting Experience the adventure and fun of a lifetime as you ride the whitewater rapids through West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge, the “Grand Canyon of the East.” This famed trip on the Lower New runs through the heart of the gorge and underneath the world’s second longest single span arch bridge. It’s a rollicking ride with Class III-V rapids. Minimum age for this trip is 12 years.
Family Fun Rafting on the Upper New River The Upper New is less challenging than the Lower New and is perfect vacation fun for the entire family. You’ll float along mild rapids and lazy pools in your choice of boats – stay in the standard raft for the full trip or switch back and forth between the raft and duckies (inflatable kayaks). Children paddle alone in a single ducky or with a parent in a double ducky. Perfect for families with younger children yet appealing to teens, college students, parents and grandparents – all can enjoy the Upper New together. A calm, peaceful float trip, the Upper New features Class I-III rapids. Minimum age for this trip is 6 years.
WORLD-CLASS ADVENTURES ON THE LEGENDARY GAULEY RIVER OFFERED SELECT DAYS IN SEPTEMBER IN OCTOBER
Upper Gauley Whitewater Trip: It’s hard to describe the excitement of the Upper Gauley. This section of river will test you and your teamwork while firing up the adrenaline. Minimum age for this trip is 16 years and most whitewater companies require previous experience – not for the faint of heart or beginners.
Lower Gauley Rafting Trips: The Lower Gauley is more on par with the Lower New in terms of thrills and skill level. It features long, continuous rapids and roller coaster wave trains with powerful hydraulics and boasts more than 45 rapids. Combine that with breathtaking West Virginia canyon scenery and you have a great choice for an adventurous first time rafter, a New River enthusiast looking for the next challenge, or seasoned whitewater rafting veterans. Minimum age for this trip is 15 years.
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TREETOPS ZIPLINE CANOPY TOURS:
Our TreeTops Zipline Canopy Adventure is a half day event that includes 10 Ziplines, 5 Sky Bridges, 1 Rappel, and 3 Short Hikes. You’ll spend 3 1/2 hours in the old growth hemlock and hardwoods forest of pristine Mill Creek Canyon, immediately adjacent to the awe-inspiring New River Gorge. You’ll start out with a short hike to the beginning of the course where you’ll learn how to travel on a zipline. You’ll do a short orientation zipline that is only a few feet off the ground. This is a great way to experience what the full course will be like. After that, you’re off to skybridges, ziplines, and hikes across Mill Creek Gorge, adjacent to the New River Gorge. You will end your adventure with a rappel down from the final platform! A short shuttle brings you back to the Tree Tops base camp.
• Canopy Tours depart daily and last for approximately 31/2 hours.
• Tours include 2 professional guides and 8 participants.
• Adding the Treetops Canopy Tour to your vacation plans is incredibly easy!
• Immersion in a 200 Year Old Hemlock and Hardwoods Forest.
• Soar Over Beautiful Mill Creek Canyon on 10 Ziplines, 5 Sky Bridges and 1 Rappel.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment, Course Design, and Safety Procedures.
• Certified Guides.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions given in English.
• Weight: Minimum is 90 pounds, maximum is 260 pounds
• Age: Minimum is 10 years old; Participants between the ages of 10 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult, able to run course unassisted and have a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian. If the adult doesn’t wish to zip with a 10 to 17 year old, they must stay on the premises while their youth is on the tour.
• Dress appropriately for an extended outdoor experience. You must wear closed-toe shoes. We will be outdoors for up to 3 1/2 hours. Shoes with good tread are recommended.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO FIND OUT THERE IN THE TREETOPS:
After fitting your equipment and leaving the Climbing Barn, a short, on-property bus ride takes you to the start of our West Virginia Zip Line Tour.
• All of our zips have dual lines so you can race your friends to the finish.
• All of our lines are calibrated (angled) and use gravity breaks. For maximum speed, the hands free break system allows you to ball-up to go faster or spread your arms and legs out (starfish style) to slow down and adjust your speed.
• Scenic overlooks and sight-seeing perches at all launch points and dismounts.