Mid-Atlantic Region
Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia

COMPARISON CHART / OVERVIEW

Pennsylvania

Lehigh
Highly popular introductory raft trips through the beautiful Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania.  Relaxing family-oriented trips during summer months

Youghiogheny (Lower)

Extremely popular and exciting intermediate-level rafting through Ohiopyle State Park and the picturesque Laurel Mountains in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Youghiogheny (Middle)
Relaxing introductory raft trips for family and senior trips during low-water summer months.

Maryland

Youghiogheny (Upper)
Located near Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland, the Upper Yough rates as one of the most technical commercially-rafted stretches of whitewater in the world. Previous rafting experience is recommended.

West Virginia

New (Lower)

Extremely popular intermediate-level rafting trips featuring challenging large volume whitewaters in the towering New River Gorge. Near the end of the trip there is an impressive view of the highest and longest single-span steel arch bridge in the world.

New (Upper)

The calmer upper sections of the New River are well suited for families, seniors, or anyone wanting a friendly introduction to whitewater rafting.

Gauley
One of the world’s premier whitewater opportunities. With more than 50 major rapids, rafters may choose between the upper or lower sections during the fall water draw-down from Summersville Lake. Several outfitters offer mild-water family trips during the summer months.

Cheat
The Cheat Canyon’s challenging whitewaters are a favorite despite a normally short spring season.

Tygart
Whitewater enthusiasts seeking an alternative to some of the well-known mid-Atlantic rivers will find the Tygart an exciting surprise.

Shenandoah
An enjoyable introductory rafting experience through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains adjacent to the historic town of Harpers Ferry of Civil War fame.

Virginia

James
Passes through the James River Park nature refuge and includes impressive views of the modern downtown Richmond skyline, numerous bridges and old factories.

Levisa (Russell Fork)
Whitewater enthusiasts seeking a challenge above and beyond the upper Gauley or upper Yough trips may find it on the Russell Fork. Sign up early for special October-only raft trips made possible by special water releases.