West Virginia Whitewater Rafting Adventures - Ride the Rapids
|
|
|
WV is known as America’s Best Whitewater and has earned the nickname, “the beast of the east.” Outfitters can provide excursions for beginners and experienced rafters. Float trips can also be taken on less turbulent waters. You can go whitewater rafting between April and October.
Whitewater Rapids classes: I, II, III, IV and V.
>Class I, II, III – age requirement – minimum age 6
>Class III, IV, and V –age requirement – minimum age 12-14
>Class III, IV, IV – age requirement – minimum age 16, experience suggested as these rapids are intense
Ride the whitewater rapids of the Gauley River or the New River. The Gauley River is said to have the best whitewater rapid runs of any river in North America.
The lower section of the New River is a popular Whitewater destination. This area is ideal for both beginners and experienced rafters. The upper section of the New River has easy to moderate rapids. Here you can ride in a one or two person inflatable kayak
The Gauley River has more intense rapids. The river drops 650 feet within 24 miles and has over 100 rapids. The roughest waters on the Gauley are found in the upper section. These rapids have steep drops, rocky ledges and narrow chutes. This is a high impact trip and should not be attempted by novices.
Other areas: Potomac River near Harpers Ferry near Charles Town and on the Cheat River.
Outfitters can arrange overnight trips and tours. There are packages available that include lodging as well as other outdoor adventures. You can camp or stay in a cabin. Other outdoor adventures available are ATV tours, float trips, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, 4 wheeling, horseback riding, jet boating.
Outdoor Adventure Related Websites
OUTdoor-Slovenia.com
Are you ready for the unforgettable adventure holiday in Slovenia?
Outdoor activities and fun in beautiful country of Slovenia. OUTdoor Slovenia,
rafting, canyoning, accommodation and more