Everything about this company is amazing! We will be big time returning customers. The staff and guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Our top favorite is KP but as we rode and spoke with other guides they are all great! Bartley was our trio leader this time around and he did great at entertaining us while informing us of the important things! Highly recommend this place! read more

Brian took a group of ladies and created a strong team that hit the New River. He was able to build everyone's confidence and we challenged "the surprise" rapids. So proud of gurl power. read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

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Our guide, Lindsey, was fantastic! Safety was clearly a priority, but she was also entertaining. Interactions with both kids and adults were enjoyable, and she made the trip a memorable experience. I would recommend her 100%! read more

Don't sleep on this adventure! We did a half day trip down the Lower New River. Scotty T treated us like old friends and we laughed the entire time. Would def do this again! read more

Love the total WV vibes of the company. They make the whole day fun, beginning to end.

Definitely a smaller outfitter for rafting trips. Our guide (Jacob) was ok. They got us geared up and to the launch site quicker than ACE, but we only had two rafts on our trip. The trip was oar rigged which was not shared with us prior to our launch. So we didn't hit the best rapids the way we would've liked to. Front desk was slow to get our keys after we got back. read more

Good guide (condition's helped) Campsite clean Staff friendly Store nearby Great weekend read more

Had a great trip with the N&G RA team. Felt very personalized for our family of four. Brody was an excellent guide. Funny jokes and knowledgeable about the area and its history. Ran the lower New River at neutral in mid July and it was exciting. Even though we did the "Express", still got to jump in and float for a bit. Fun afternoon and worth it if you enjoy outdoor sports! read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Whitewater Rafting - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

Our God was awesome. He used to be a river guide in Costa Rica but now is in West Virginia and he was really great and helped make this a fantastic experience for us. The company and the guide were great and I would highly recommend this company to anyone read more

Me, my Son, and Daughter-in-law planned a little WV getaway and decided to try something fun and exciting that was unique to the area. Whitewater rafting is what we decide on. This was our first rafting trip and we had an absolute blast! Scott, our river guide was awesome. The weather was a little drizzly and cold, but we still had an amazing time. Scott was sure to tell us what was coming next and what to expect. I would definitely recommend booking with New and Gauley if you are planning a trip down the river. read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

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A few of us drove 15 hours to West Virginia to go white water rafting this week. We were not wanting a wimp trip, clearly. We could not have been happier with our one day at New & Gauley River Adventure. We had Costa Rica Scott as our guide, who was not only hilarious, but a thrill-seeker for us as well. He went above & beyond to make this trip memorable. But not only is this for the thrill seekers, but families & those with medical problems too. Another raft group had a younger boy with a history of epilepsy, so they did the same trip, but did not maneuver the rapids the same as us. I cannot wait to come back and experience the rapids in the fall. I could not recommend these guys & the company (a mom & pop, homegrown company!) enough. They even gave us tips on the best & lesser known hiking spots. read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

What a fantastic family trip. Our river guide Amos was THE BEST. He made sure we had a fun and exciting trip but really safe. This is a great company. They do a super job. Highly recommend!!! read more

Really regret booking with this company. Absolutely terrible. Do not support them. They were rude and liars. We were taken in by the great reviews but should have been warned when the person i booked with on the phone was rude already. Okay, fine, whatever.. It was a freezing torrential downpour on the day of our booking. We asked to reschedule, they said nope. After talking they finally said we can if we play a $120!! Rebooking fee. Why? They said they have already packed our lunches. Oh no.. My $2 sandwich from the grocery store will go to waste.. They also claimed they had sent 100 people down the river already that day, but later the guides told us we were the only boats out. Speaking of guides, our guide told us he was paid so little that he had to spend half a years salary on a wetsuit. Once we were on the water, we discovered another lie.. They said water time was 4 to 5 hrs, we were only on the river for 1.5 hrs. In the middle we pulled over to eat some soggy sandwiches.. Poor planning, we should have been given lunch later in the office where it was dry. Finally we got on shore and waited 30 minutes for the bus to arrive in the rain. The river itself was fun and the guides were nice but the company did what it could to ruin the experience. We googled Ace rafting which has cheaper prices and a better cancelation policy, and I'm sure there are others too. Don't make the same mistake we did. read more

We had a blast booking with this company! Everything was incredibly organized, the guides were very personable and knowledgeable (especially John Henry!) and the six of us had an absolute blast. I couldn't possibly recommend booking with this company more! We had a go pro mounted to one of our helmets--I recommend bringing the go pro helmet strap/mount. We bought the picture package afterwards and it was totally worth it so we could have pictures from the side of the river as well. read more

We had an awesome adventure! The stories the guides told about the local history made it even more interesting. We took Brendon advice and toured the Whipple Company Store, I learned more about WV history than all my years studying it in school. It's a must see, watch out for the man in the vault though... Extremely friendly staff and very accommodating even when it's really hectic. The sunsets from the on-site restaurant, the Burrito Bar, was amazing!! It's a very hippy place, everyone is welcome. I've been home for a day and already planning my next trip. read more

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We had such a great trip!!! We camped for two nights at their campground. The sites aren't well labeled, but we got there in early afternoon and were able to have our pick of several spots. The showers were hot and bathrooms fairly clean. Our guide, Patrick, and his trainee Andrew were awesome! We had a great day on the river with them both. We will definitely be back! This company was definitely more affordable than some of the other whitewater rafting companies in the area too. read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

Great time! Guides were great and the rafting was amazing! First time white water rafting and it was a great experience. Staff was so friendly and made you comfortable. Will definitely be back this next summer! read more

First time rafting and it was awesome! Scott was our guide and had a great personality. Bill the bus driver was cool too. The river is sooooo beautiful. We got to swim several times and float down the river and through the rapids. Instructions on rafting through rapids were very clear and easy. We had a great yet simple lunch on the bank and the potato salad was phenomenal. This is a must do on a bucket list. read more

My family and I took a Fathers Day/birthday white water rafting trip. We decided on New and Gauley to raft with and to say the least our expectations were exceeded! The super friendly tour guide, Randy made the adventure fun for everyone. We had ages ranging from 5-60 on the trip, so making it enjoyable and safe for everyone was the cherry on top of the trip!! read more

You will never feel more comfortable while being scared out of your mind for an upper Gauley rafting trip with these guys. With this being the only mom and pap rafting company left in this area, you'll appreciate making choice to raft with them. You can tell from the first moment you meet the staff that they are there to do the best they can to make your experience one of a lifetime. I've been down the new river as well as both parts if the upper and lower Gauley with this gang and wouldn't do it any other way. Scottie T is by far my favorite guide. He is fun but serious when he needs to be. He is one of the most experienced guides in the whole industry of rafting here in West Virginia. Ask for him and you won't be let down... Tell him Ashley sent you! There many options of trips, choose the new river if you are nervous. But trust me you'll crave to try to upper Gauley. Some trips will serve you lunch ... And don't worry it's pretty good for eating on the river. Make sure you view the video of your trip if that is an option. You'll never see someone work so hard to make sure each boats rapid is caught on tape. Lil Perkins was ours this last trip and he did an amazing job! I'll never forget a moment of my trip now. I have to give one last bravo to the cook at the lodge. Some rafting packages come with breakfast and dinners and she does it up right. This isn't a five star hotel but you DEFINITELY get your money's worth on these packages. read more

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Our tour guide was incredible he's been doing it for years. He was funny and very safe. The trip was extraordinary all throughout.

Oh my gosh!!!! We had so much fun.. we went to celebrate our 14th year anniversary we went overboard on our tent however (pun intended) we bought a ten person tent for the two of us..and a big queen blow up mattress.. the worker at the burrito bar even used her car to blow up our mattress, that was nice, she saved our backs... So yes the lower Gauley rafting was much fun... kinda cold since it is October but so worth it!! Rufus was our instructor, very knowledgeable... oh the food at the burrito bar was delicious as well!! read more

Kevin was a fantastic & fun rafting guide!!! Definitely would recommend to anyone!!!!

My husband and I were visiting the National Park and decided to go white water rafting. Our campground recommended New & Gauley so we booked a full day. The guides were professional & kind and we had a wonderful day! I didn't know that falling out of a boat and riding rapids could be so much fun!! The guides have so much experience and personality! Definitely recommend!! read more

My friends and I decided to go with this company for our 1st ever white water rafting adventure and we were not disappointed! We all had so much fun. John Henry was our guide and he made us feel very comfortable, he was hilarious and very knowledgeable of the river and history in the area. It was nice to stop half way through to stretch our legs and they provided lunch and water at this time. Can't wait to go back! read more

We had the best experience as first time rafters on the Lower New River. Our guide, Anthony, was amazing--he was very knowledgeable about the river, its history, and was fun while still making sure we were safe. He made the whole trip an adventure--could not have asked for anything better! Can't wait to try the Lower Gauley next time! read more

We had a group of 11 and they were very accommodating. Scott and Whitey were awesome guides. Very knowledgeable. Big bathrooms for changing. Gift shop was a little small and items limited but all and all it was a great adventure. read more

We had such a great trip, lead by Aaron. He was kind, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and wonderful with our middle school aged kids. We were so impressed by his experience and hard work guiding us down the Lower New River. We did the full day Lower New trip. A dry bag with a carabiner to secure it would have been useful to carry extra snacks, cash, etc. read more

We rafted two different days. One day upper New with Randy sr. Then one day with Randy jr on the lower new. The lower is way way better. If u have to pick one day, just go for the intermediate level, it's safe and way more fun. read more

What a great adventure we had with this small company. We went down the lower new river and had a blast. Randy our guide done an excellent job in making sure our trip was exciting as possible. The lunch was also plentiful and very tasty. I strongly believe in supporting local businesses and this time it really paid of for us. Out of our group we did have two people who were introduced to the New River swim club which made it that much more enjoyable. Thanks Randy for showing us a great time. read more

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INCREDIBLE guides (Ask for Anthony)! My 5 friends and I went this weekend on our first white water rafting trip. The employees were very friendly from check-in to leaving. Anthony was our guide to get us safety down the river, very fun, enthusiastic, chill guide. They are very serious about getting you down the river safe while having a blast. They give you plenty of time to learn how to paddle and handle situations. They provide a small lunch sandwich with chips and a treat. They take pictures in a couple different spots while going down the river. Amazing time! Thanks Anthony. read more

Jason was awesome on our trip down the new river. Will definitely be coming back for Gauley season and requesting him! Hit all the best lines and have some excellent memories from this adventure. Would definitely recommend. read more

We had the best time with Costa Rica Scott. The rafting was amazing. The company did a great job with cleanliness and social distancing due to COVID. We can not wait to come again and do the Gauley. read more

New & Gauley River Adventures - Horseback Riding Near Me - Lansing, West Virginia

Don't waste your time! Not professional! We have rafted before with two other companies. We did the Full Day Marathon Run. We felt this company was not the best, to say the least! To begin with we did enjoy the rafting. What we didn't like was the people in our boat as well as the guides who were some of the most vulgar mouthed people we have ever heard in our 63 years. EVERY sentence had the F bomb in it. Even the guides were trying to entertain us with some of the most vulgar jokes you can imagine. Then they started making fun of a boat that had Christians in it. Not very professional to say the least. We also realized this company eats lunch at Sweet's Falls on a rugged cliff that is hard to get to. The rocks are wet and slippery and one woman twisted her ankle just trying to get to where lunch was being served. However across the water Ace was having their lunch on a wooden platform. We we're told it's a real estate issue. We quickly realized that the company we were with was not what we wanted in the future. Spending this kind of money (right at ($500) we really expected better. read more

Did the double express raft trip from cunard to fayette. Our guide was Bean and he was awesome! At first I thought that he was Zach Galifianakis, the comedian. But no, he just looks like him and is also incredibly funny and entertaining. When we approached the harder rapids like Keeneys and Double Z, having Bean as the raft guide made me feel a lot secure because he's very capable and he takes this profession very seriously. Then there is Scott who is also very funny. He talks a lot of sensible humor and looks out for his co-workers. He pitches heavily but nicely about (clients) showing appreciation for the great time at the hands of New and Gauley River Adventures staff. I would raft with Dean again because he's big on safety and even bigger on the fun side.. read more

I am a long-time whitewater paddler and not a guest of this company. Two weekends ago I had a very unpleasant interaction with one of their trips. One of their guides yelled at my family while we were both trying to get through an access ramp (they were getting out of the river and we were getting in); more... the guide instructed his guests to trample over us, and as a result they violently pushed the raft over my wife and 12 year old daughter. After we contacted them asking for an explanation and apology they instead twisted facts and denied any wrong doing. The National Park Service law enforcement is now investigating my formal complaint. In the mean time I want to alert the public for this company's culture and the way they can involve their guests in violent altercations with other river users. read more

It was my first whitewater rafting adventure and it was so much fun! I cant lie to you...I was scared because I cant swim (I actually have a fear of water) and I just didn't feel like dying that day. Lately, I have been all about facing my fears and just having fun so my boyfriend signed our lives away. We got up early and drove to the location to put on our life vests and learn how to control our paddle. From the start, our instructors were stressing the importance of holding our paddles correctly and how to keep yourself safe should you fall in the rapids. I can appreciate that!! From the home base, we took a bus to the beginning of the rapids. Once we were there, we received further instruction and loaded into our rafts (gulp!). The rapids started off very calm and a young lady (her name slips my mind) was so awesome at directing us to paddle forward or backwards to control the boat when we approached the rapids. The rapids were scary but so awesome! I swallowed way too much water but I kept a smile on my face. We pulled over to jump from huge rocks and for lunch (sandwiches and cookies) which was cool! The whole trip took about 6 hours. I left the rapids soaked and a little cold but, I am already looking forward to my next adventure!! I love this company! Oh...one more thing! The most stressful part was riding on the bus back to the home base around those tiny roads up a hill! read more

We (my dad and I) found this little family-owned gem on google. We chose this place to go rafting because of the proximity of it to our motel we were stating at. We drove up a couple hours early, and we were greeted by a really nicely mannered woman. We walked around to kill time- the place was in decent shape, but it def had a rustic mountain feel. After everyone filed in, we were given a really funny and entertaining lecture of safety by a man named Scott(he later became our guide). You can tell the staff were all really close because they kept messing with each other during the orientation. We all got our gear and went onto an old school bus for a 45 min drive. The guides gave fun facts and cracked jokes the entire time, so the time flew by. The rafting was phenomenal on the New River. We had 6 on our raft, the other two had 8 and 9. The rapids were intense, fun, drenching, and exhilarating. They were literally periods of intensity and calm them intensity. They were a mix of class 3 and class 5(most intense). I was freezing the entire time, though. The water was decent, but the weather was awful-cold and overcast. But the guides really helped me out and lent me a water proof coat to keep me warm (: Lunch was provided for us: build-your-own sandwich with chips and dip, fruit, and veggies. PB+Js were also available. It went by so quickly- from the rapids to the jump rocks to the guides. Ask for Scott or Bryan- they all were awesome guides, but these two really stood out to me. We will def return ASAP!! read more

This company was the best! Very local- I think the only who that hasn't been bought out by the big companies yet. Scott our guide was immensely experienced. He ensured our safety and was also really fun and nice and told us a lot about the local history and culture. Maybe he pointed out all the places along the river where the most people have died a little too much. Rafting on the New River in September was perfect for a first timer like me. The water wasn't crazy nor too cold. The Gauley season started the week after we were there, and that's when all the bid timers go there for wild rides on that river, so I'd try to avoid that time if you are new to rafting. We went on a Sunday because it's slightly cheaper. read more

GREAT RAFTING COMPANY!!! I've been rafting in Ecuador, Idaho, and with another company on the New River and these guys were by far the best. The guides couldn't stop talking about how much they preferred working for this group compared to the others and their positive attitude and love for their work really made the experience. If you're looking for a demanding, thrilling time be sure to ask for "Whitey" (don't call him Aaron... lol). He is no nonsense on the river because, obviously, it can be very dangerous, but if you're willing to work he can show you a great time! read more