White Water Rafting West Virginia

Kayaking in West Virginia is some of the best in the world. From novice to expert, West Virginia provides kayaking for all skill levels. Choose between New River Kayaking or Gauley River Kayaking depending on your skill level. Whether you kayak the Upper New or the Lower New, the Grand Canyon of the East offers amazing white water for kayaking. Kayaking through the New River Gorge offers spectacular scenery as well as superb kayaking. Upper Gauley River kayaking is not for the faint of heart. The Upper Gauley River is #5 in the world for a single day white water kayaking trip. The large steep rapids of the Upper Gauley River will batter a kayak uncontrollably unless the kayaker is in full control. People come from all over the world for West Virginia Kayaking on the New River and Gauley River gorges. Ultimate Expeditions offers expert guided Kayak Tours and Kayak Instruction for all abilities.

West Virginia is a true white water mecca for kayaking. West Virginia is world renowned for its diverse river topography which allows kayakers of all abilities a place to comfortably hone their skill levels. Beginners can learn on deep water rapids which make learning to roll the kayak safer and more enjoyable. New River kayaking features pool drops that allow beginners to take advantage of large recovery pools of flat water in between the rapids which allow plenty of safe time to re-group if you happen to “wet exit” from your kayak in one of the rapids. West Virginia offers plenty of opportunities for experienced kayakers to challenge themselves in rapids ranging from Class I to Class VI. Some of the world’s best kayakers call southern West Virginia their permanent home. Ultimate Expeditions offers expert guided Kayak Tours and Kayak Instruction for all abilities.

Part of the thrill of kayaking is the beautiful places the sport takes you. Gauley River kayaking will be one of those special places you will want to return to as often as possible in your kayak. Featuring a Lower and an Upper section, offering a distinctly varied thrill ride, the Gauley River is a place for beginners as well as the most advanced kayakers. Gauley River kayaking characteristics are crisp eddy lines and relatively steep boulder garden style rapids offering the ultimate playground to develop your kayaking skills. Not as voluminous as the New River, the Gauley River allows a more technical style of kayaking with lots of eddy hopping and full of wave surfing. The Gauley is the ultimate mountain surfing experience. Ultimate Expeditions offers expert guided Kayak Tours and Kayak Instruction on the Gauley River sections catering to all abilities.