Top West Virginia Extreme Sports

Experience a thrilling West Virginia adventure in New River Gorge National Park with this guided, 6-hour, whitewater rafting trip. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, then enjoy the amazing scenery while challenging Class III and IV rapids along the way. No previous rafting experience is necessary. This tour runs from March through October each year. A lunch break on the New River Gorge National River (at the halfway point), catered by local hot spot Rezan's at Wood Mountain, is included.

Take a half-day zipline tour that provides a close view of the hemlock forest of West Virginia’s New River Gorge. Your guide prepares you with the needed equipment and instruction, then takes you to a course with seven ziplines, along with platforms and bridges. Glide over the forest and across Mill Creek on an active tour that is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness.

Navigate a mix of whitewater rapids and lazy stretches of river during this half-day guided rafting experience in West Virginia. Work as a team to maintain balance and steer. Listen to stories about the area’s natural scenery and coal mining towns. A boxed picnic lunch by the river is included, plus free time to swim, float, or jump off rocks.

It can be hard to find rafting trips that aren’t super wild with big rapids, but this New River Gorge National Park Family Rafting Trip is a perfect one for relaxing or for beginners as it only goes through Class I and II rapids. Set off from Glen Jean and enjoy the trip on the water. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, mountain views, and even a coal mine or two.

Experience the great outdoors atop an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) during this small-group adventure near Fayetteville. After a brief safety orientation, venture out onto the wild and rugged terrain of West Virginia to explore New River Gorge. Traverse muddy trails, stop to admire the landscapes, and even see some local wildlife along the way.

West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is a huge park that can be easy to get lost in if you adventure in alone. Instead, book this New River Gorge National Park and Preserve UTV Tour from Minden and go with a guide and others on some of the park’s most muddy terrain on a UTV.

West Virginia is famous for its outdoor activities and this zipline adventure in Fayetteville is no exception. Join a small group and gear up for an adrenaline-pumping experience across the ridgeline of a mountain bowl. Soar above the New River Gorge on a series of ziplines at heights of up to 200 feet (61 meters).

Huge waves, large holes, and drops that’ll seem almost unrunnable by raft: this whitewater rafting tour through West Virginia’s Lower Gauley River is full of rapids rated from Class I through Class V. Prepare to tackle Class III rapids throughout the trip, knowing that your professional guide and crew members will help you stay afloat. Lunch, drinks, safety gear, and paddles are all provided.

This Lower Gauley trip only runs for 6 weeks each Fall, making it a highly sought after experience! You can look forward to all the usual whitewater fun, plus: - An expert guide in your raft - Catered lunch - A full 16 miles of scenic whitewater rafting - Historical landmarks and stories and artifacts throughout