ACE Adventure Resort, Upper New River Rafting
Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA
Proper rapids a six year old can handle, with calm pools and cliff jumps between the action.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored July 2026- Together time20/20
- A two-person crew reading the river and paddling in sync; teamwork you can feel.
- Low faff15/20
- A remote gorge, gear to sort and a half-day minimum, best stretched to a weekend.
- Value17/20
- Guided rapids, swim stops and warm pools for standard tour money.
- Age span17/20
- From six, with real rapids that still entertain a teenager.
- Weatherproof19/20
- You are getting wet either way; only storms stop play.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
ACE runs family rafting on the Upper New River Gorge, gentle enough for kids as young as six yet with real splashy rapids. You paddle together as a crew with a trained guide steering, and there is time to swim and float in the warm calm stretches. The resort sits right on the gorge with lodging, so a day trip can stretch into a weekend.
Why it works for a dad and child
Sharing a raft means you are literally paddling in sync and reading the river together. Few days build teamwork like getting through a rapid as a two person crew.
Highlights
- Kid friendly Class I to III rapids
- Trained guide in every raft
- Swim stops and warm calm pools
- Riverside resort to extend the stay
Is ACE Adventure Resort, Upper New River Rafting worth doing with kids?
girl.dad gives ACE Adventure Resort, Upper New River Rafting a Dad Score of 88/100. Proper rapids a six year old can handle, with calm pools and cliff jumps between the action.
What should we plan for at ACE Adventure Resort, Upper New River Rafting?
ACE Adventure Resort, Upper New River Rafting is in Oak Hill, West Virginia, USA. Best age on the listing is 6+, the price band is $$, and the format is half-day guided trip.
Bring a strap for your kid's glasses and water shoes that stay on, and book the morning trip when the water is calmest and the day is coolest.