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Spend a full day climbing and rappelling on the solid Nuttall Sandstone of the Lower New River Gorge. This guided trip suits beginners through experienced climbers and includes gear, instruction, and a deli-style lunch.
Spend a full day climbing and rappelling on the solid Nuttall Sandstone of the Lower New River Gorge. This guided trip suits beginners through experienced climbers and includes gear, instruction, and a deli-style lunch.
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Operated by ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia · Fayetteville, West Virginia
You step out onto warm Nuttall sandstone as the New River below dares you to look down. The gorge’s vertical faces rise in bands of rust and gray; sunlight slides across flakes of quartz and sandstone that hold edges better than they look. Wind carries the distant rumble of traffic on the bridge and the sharper clicks of metal—carabiners, rope, and guided voices at work.
challenging.
6 hours.
Moderate to good cardiovascular fitness; be comfortable with steep approaches, scrambling, and repeated bursts of strength.
No—this is a guided trip suitable for beginners through experienced climbers; guides teach rope systems, belaying, and rappel technique.
Minimum age is 10; minors must be supervised and able to follow guide instructions during climbing and rappelling.
Guides supply climbing helmets, ropes, harnesses, and technical climbing gear; bring your own approach shoes and personal layers.
The operator requires 24-hour cancellation for a full refund; trips may run in light rain but guides will cancel for unsafe conditions.
The gorge combines ancient river-carved geology with a coal-mining past; the area became New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to protect both natural and cultural features.
Climbers should minimize chalk use, avoid closed nesting areas, and follow leave-no-trace practices to protect fragile cliff ecosystems.
ACE Adventure Resort | Whitewater Rafting West Virginia operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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