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Mountain River Tours
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800-822-1386
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304-658-5266
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Family and adventure whitewater guided trips. One and two day trips and four day mini-vacations, fishing packages.
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ACE Adventure Center |
888-223-7238 |
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Appalachian Wildwaters |
800-624-8060 |
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Class VI River Runners |
800-252-7784 |
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Drift-a-Bit Whitewater |
800-633-7238 |
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North American River Runners |
800-950-2585 |
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Rivers Whitewater Rafting Resort |
800-879-7483 |
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Songer Whitewater |
800-356-7238 |
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Wildwater Expeditions Unlimited |
800-982-7238 |
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Extreme Expeditions |
888-463-9873 |
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Upper |
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Location |
Fayette
County, near Beckley, south-central West Virginia |
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Driving Time |
Charleston—1.5
hours |
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Difficulty |
Class
I-II |
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Trip Length |
8
miles (13 km); 14-16 miles (22-26 km) |
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Trip Options |
Paddle
raft, oar raft; one day, two days |
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Season |
June-September |
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The
calmer upper sections of the New River between Hinton and Thurmond,
also part of the New River Gorge National River, are well-suited to
families, senior citizens, the disabled, or anyone wanting a
friendly introduction to whitewater rafting. Children as young as
six will enjoy the beautiful scenery alternating with the easy Class
I-II+ rapids and slowly moving flatwater.
On
warm either of two popular 8-mile (13-km) rafting trips allow ample
time for swimming, a short hike to a waterfalls like Dowdy Creek, or
just simple relaxation. Two-day trips, normally 14-16 miles (22-26
km), with riverside overnight camping, are also available. In
addition to paddle and oar rafts, inflatable kayaks are available
for those wishing to paddle their own boat.
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