Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking and canoeing are among the most popular sports provided for in the New River Gorge region. The New, Bluestone, Gauley, Meadow, and Greenbrier rivers are nationally known streams, though countless smaller streams provide for kayaking fun during high water in spring.

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Ace Adventure Center: Kayaking Trips

P.O. Box 1168, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Tel: 304-469-2651 -- Toll Free: 1-888-ACE-RAFT
E-mail: ace@aceraft.com

All of our classical courses -- fundamental, intermediate, and advanced -- are designed in two-day packages with a swift-water-rescue course in a five-day program that will leave you breathless. Courses run Monday through Friday to provide the best value. The two-day blocks that make up each of the five-day courses may be taken as weekend clinics. Our kayak samplers may be taken Monday through Friday and on weekends, are designed to provide taste of kayaking, and may be combined with rafting, horseback riding, climbing, or other trips.

North American River Runners

U.S. 60, Hico, WV 25854
Tel: 304-658-5276 -- Toll Free: 800-950-2585

The river is unpredictable: your outfitter shouldn’t be. Since 1975, North American River Runners has organized whitewater vacations that are the pinnacle of fun and excitement. NARR is the oldest kayaking school in West Virginia. With instruction from NARR, you can experience the river in a kayak yourself. We offer classes for absolute beginners and experienced kayakers who want to learn advanced techniques. Class sizes are kept small so instructors can work closely with each student. Beginners should know how to swim and be in reasonably fit condition. NARR supplies all the equipment you'll need. On-site accommodations include camping, cabin tents, a bunkhouse, and large bathhouses for no-waiting showers after your trip. NARR offers a wide range of activities on and off our resort. We're located on U.S. 60 (Midland Trail Scenic Highway), one quarter-mile west of U.S. 19.

Paddling the New River

NPS brochure in Adobe Acrobat format, providing general information on canoeing the New River with information on rapids and their ratings, safe paddling tips, camping, river level information, and info on select river trips, including: Hinton to Sandstone Falls, Meadow Creek to McCreery, McCreery to Stone Cliff.

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