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    Drew B.

    Our guide Ben was amazing for our all day rafting trip that took us through 30 rapids over about 5 hours or so and we managed to stay in the boat for most of the trip!!

    Linda O.

    Stayed for 3 days in a glamping tent. The tent is really quite large, nice and sturdy. Very much enjoyed making a campfire in the firepit and sitting in the chairs provided to watch all the stars in the dark West Virginia night sky come out and twinkle--so lovely. This is something that we can't do in DC due to all the artificial lights that are on 24/7. I like the fact the glamping campsites are somewhat far away from each other, not on top of the next campsite, like some places are. Check-in was super easy and everything was in order upon arrival. I appreciate that when here, you can be as involved in the various offerings as you want to or just commune with nature. There's no pressure to do anything. All the staff I engaged with were friendly, with-it and welcoming. The walking trails were just okay, perhaps need a bit more TLC in spots that get washed out. Went to the Java Falls coffee shop one time during normal operating hours and it wasn't open; no one could tell us why this was so. Overall it was a good experience. I would definitely come back here.

    Patricia D.

    Adventures on the Gorge is an all in one package! They have several options for lodging including tent camp sites, RV sites and cabins. This is a perfect place for the whole family to enjoy! There are quite a few activities to do on site like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, zip lining and more! The property has tons to offer and amazing views! There are gift shops, restaurants, a pool and bars on site. We went whitewater rafting on the lower New River. Our raft guide, Tri, was a rockstar! He made my first rafting experience one that will be hard to beat! All of the staff were friendly and the views were on point! This is a place you definitely want to check out!

    Keith G.

    We just got back from a 5 day and 4 night stay at AOTG, and can't wait to go back. Last summer my family of 4 spent 2 nights camping and did the ducky trip on the Upper New River. We loved it so much we brought our extended family. We reserved 2 camping spots in campground K to accommodate all 11 of us. Our group ranged in ages from 81-10, with both experienced camper and 1st timers. The sites were adjoining and spacious enough to spread out our 5 tents. Both sites had a picnic table and fire pit and plenty of tree cover from the midday sun. The Sunnyside bathhouse was just a short walk away (~5 min), which had clean showers as well as a laundry room. We showed up in a Saturday and there was live music that evening at the Rendezvous Lodge, which was a little further away. After a 7 hour drive it was cool to be able to relax at the campfire and to hear music in the distance. The next day all 11 of us did the Upper New River kayak trip with Guido. Guido and his team were expert guides whose focus on safety was apparent. They all were very personable and open and made the entire trip very enjoyable. Most of us were in kayaks, while seats on the raft were available for my parents. The trip is the perfect way for people of all ages and experience levels to take on the New. The whole family enjoyed lunch on the beach, especially the pasta salad! The kids loved Jump Rock and getting the opportunity to swim through out the day. The adults enjoyed the beverages on the trip back to campus after a long day on the river. That evening we had a wonderful dinner at Chetty's. The burgers were tasty, and the prices were very reasonable. The next day 7 of us took on the Lower New rafting trip, while my parents and the kids too young for the trip (under 12) explored New River Gorge National Park Visitor Center and some hiking trails. The Lower trip was so much fun, and we will definitely come back when our little ones are old enough to do it themselves. Our trip's lead guide was Thomas, and our raft guide was Hannah. Both were awesome. They both showed the same level of safety as the guides the day before, and made the first time rafters in our group comfortable. We all enjoyed the rapids, and lunch again (pasta salad 10/10.) After the trip the entire group from the rafting trip met at Chetty's with the guides to watch the trip video. It was a really cool way to end a great day. The next day we celebrated our daughter's 13th birthday with a fun morning on the Timber Trek Adventure Park. There were courses of 4 different difficulty levels. After a short intro on safety and the use of the equipment, our entire group spent 3 hours climbing ladders, crossing rope bridges and other obstacles, and zip-lining around the course. Our guides (Bree, Cam, Ivy and Will) were awesome and helped the little ones face their fears, and fostered an environment to have fun while doing hard things. That evening we had a birthday celebration at Smokey's On the Gorge. Everything there is amazing, we had steaks, pork chops, salmon and bbq. The star of the night was the bread pudding desert. Once again the servings were big, and the prices were very reasonable. We are already looking at a way to make another trip up to AOTG for Gauley Season this fall.

    Kaytee F.

    The New River in West Virginia was an awesome experience. Experienced some Class 3 and 4 rapids. It was cold in April. But we had such food. Beautiful water, beautiful views. Fun people. A definite recommendation.

    My wife and I after our rafting trip
    Steven H.

    This was a great first experience with white water rafting. We did the half day tour of the lower river, and the rapids were absolutely thrilling. Everyone on our raft got soaking wet, but no one was thrown out. Our guide, Amanda, was funny and kept us safe during the trip. She explained interesting features of the river to us as we cruised along and always prepared us for how to handle the upcoming rapids. I highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting the new river gorge area. I'm withholding 1 star because we had to wait around for a bit longer than usual in the morning because of some unforeseen staffing issues that the outfitter was having. However, we eventually got back on track and had a perfect day on the water.

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    Scott S.

    So yeah...I did the Gravity ZipLine and I've never ZipLine'd in my life before. How was it? Well, if you've ever wondered what it was like flying without wings or an airplane this is for you (Also, I'm terrified of heights) INCREDIBLE. Probably top 3 things I've ever done in my life. They really set you up for success during the three hours you're doing the tour. You start small, medium, then of course the Adrenaline AKA LARGE. It was all great. You go over the safety equipment, you go over what is correct/incorrect, what is tight/loose, the ZipLine equipment, and expectations. You do about 7 Zips with #7 being the main show. Even being terrified of heights, I was 100% comfortable the entire time. Flying through a mountain on a ZipLine going about 70 mph I just have one thing to say after it all..."zip it away zip it away zip it away now!"

    Wet suit and changing areas.
    Tim Tc A.

    Whut water rafting on the New and Gauley Rivers has come a long long way since I first started enjoying this high adventure sport. The Upper Gauley is one of the greatest and most challenging white water rivers in North America when running during "Gauley Season" in the Autumn. Growing up around this area have been a number of white water guide companies. Adventures on the Gorge is at, in my opinion, at the apex of that experience. A campus has developed with a variety of lodging, from tents to cabins, on site, and amenities including a pool, coffee shop, restaurant and gift/clothing shop. Zip lining is an offering here, but on my most recent trip I didn't come for that service. I was exclusively here to run the Upper Gauley. Then of course is the actual guide service. I've contracted with several guide services on the two rivers over the years and have always been pleased with my experience with AOTG. The staff are friendly & helpful. Video services ate available to have a record of your visit to the river to look back on. I highly recommend using this offering. My most recent experience on the river was with 2020 Guide of the Year "Mogul" Mike Hunn. It was quite a day. Mike has been rafting in West Virginia since 1984, is a consummate professional, & quite knowledgeable about the Gauley River, how it runs at various flow rates and how it's changed over the years.

    The Upper Gauley from above.
    Joseph D.

    This year in addition to rafting we did the treetops zip lining canopy tour which was fantastic. Cullen and Ryan were informative, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. The zip lining itself was a bit scary but at no time did I feel like I was in danger. It is definitely a safety first adventure where you are tethered at all times, even when changing lines. Even the guides follow the same rules. The value added piece of this adventure was the amazing information the guides dishes out. We learned a lot about the flora and fauna and also the genesis of why this zip line facility was built. There is an invasive Japanese beetle that is killing all the conifers in this forest, So they installed the zip line tour to fund treatment of their 40 acre property where they treat every tree every three years as needed. So not only was fun, it helps to save this amazing forest!

    Lower New River trip in June 2021.

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    Absolutely recommend! We had fun, felt safe and well equipped with a great guide. We will be back!

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    This is excellent feedback, Lori. Thank you so much!

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    Amazing Rafting two years in a row!!!! Will probably do a second trip this year. Great environment

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    Did a lower New River rafting trip with AOTG (we did not lodge with AOTG), and my family had an incredible time.

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    This place is great, we called last minute and the staff (Mark especially) was kind enough to…read moresqueeze the 2 of us in for a zip lining (p.s. when I say kind enough, I mean incredible!! The staff had a lot going on guiding and checking in groups to their resort and getting ready for their Oktoberfest party they were hosting, they absolutely had all justification to turn us away but they didn't! They gave us a time frame to show up and they totally delivered and that's what earned them 5 stars). They were already guiding a group through so we just tagged along at the back end. The whole experience is pretty entertaining, they had the group working together (some were helping catch the person zipping, some helping un-harness, some helping move a platform used to get folks off the line), it was a pretty clever system and it helped move things along quickly and keep people involved. Anyways, my husband and I were debating all week wondering if it would be worth it ($25 for one ride) and the answer is... YES! 900 feet long, you end up going about 45 mph, and it's not a gradual 45. Once you step off the platform you drop pretty quick! People weighing 60-250lbs can ride and the guides are great about safety but flexibility. It doesn't take an incredibly long time (we got done in an hour and only because we waited for the group to finish) but it may be different for others. Overall, I was so happy we went and that the staff let us come. The staff was awesome, the line was fun, the pricing fair.

    What an awesome experience zip lining through the trees! The staff members were wonderful. They…read morewere informative and professional each step of the way and I felt assured that I would have a great experience. The equipment provided was in excellent condition and we easily established a team spirit among the zip liners. If you are up for the experience, be fit enough to hike up to the top of the platform while carrying your substantial harness that weighs about 10 pounds (at least that's what it felt like). There are also many other activities available beyond hiking. I highly recommend this facility and am anxious to return for another zip line adventure!

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