NEW RIVER GORGE, WV
800.223.2641
ACERAFT.COM
Who we are: ACE wrote the book on outdoor adventure resorts,
Where we are:
which is why we are featured as North America’s
When wanderers venture to West Virginia
largest on the Travel Channel. We love what we do
they enter a world of endless forests, mountain
and it shows. At ACE you will find the most
coves, hidden waterfalls, deep canyons with
experienced guides in the industry. Many have
giant rock faces, not to mention America’s best
traveled the world only to choose ACE and the
whitewater. ACE borders the New River Gorge
New River Gorge as their home.
National Park. We are three miles outside
With incredible whitewater and endless experiences waiting, ACE is the ultimate vacation destination for every level of adventurer. Take some time to leave
of Oak Hill and approximately 15 minutes from the “coolest small town,” Fayetteville, WV, adjacent to the famous New River Gorge Bridge.
your reality behind and step into ours.
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www.ACEraft.com OR CALL 800-223-2641
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Ages
6+
Upper New pools surrounded by soothing scenery, this part
For the kid in all of us!
of the river sets the perfect pace for a memorable
Adventures you’ll also love:
With beginner-friendly class II-III rapids and calm
whitewater rafting adventure. Thread through the warm summer currents of the Upper New with little ones as young as six!
• Adventure Park & Lake
• Lake Kayak Tour
• Scenic Nature Walk
• Rappelling
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding • Jet Boat Tour • Kids Kamp
• Professional guide in every raft • Perfect for families and group adventurers • Trip length: 9-11 miles, 6-7 hours • Craft: guided rafts or 1-2 person duckies • Season: May-October
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Ages
9+
Lower New whitewater. Our oar rig equipped rafts allow your
Families on the go!
guide even more leverage and control. Experience
Adventures you’ll also love:
Now younger family members can enjoy big
all the legendary rapids of the Lower New with
• Zip Line Canopy Tour
• Lake Kayak Tour
• Climbing/Rappelling
• Horseback Riding
• Professional guide in every raft
• Mountain Biking
• Guided Fishing
• Rafts with oars can hold up to 7 people
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
maximum safety in mind.
• Trip length: 9-13 miles, 6-7 hours • Rapids: 20+ Class III-IV+ (V in spring) • Season: May-October • Half, full and two day trips available
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Ages
12+
Lower New Deemed a national treasure, this premier raft adventure paddles and roars through America’s oldest
Grand Canyon of the East!
river canyon. Perfect for ages 12-102 as it starts
Adventures you’ll also love:
mild and ends wild.
• Zip Line Canopy Tour
• Professional guide in every raft • 16’ rafts can hold up to 9 people • Trip length: 9-13 miles, 6-7 hours
• Kayak Clinics
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• Climbing/Rappelling
• Mud Races
• Mountain Biking
• Paintball • Horseback Riding
• Rapids: 20+ Class III-IV+ • Season: April-October • Half, full and two day trips available
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www.ACEraft.com OR CALL 800-223-2641
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Ages
15+
Summer Gauley
Lower New
The Summer Gauley is an unforgettable journey.
Our most popular big water rafting trip
With chutes and drops around every bend, this trip is for the active outdoor enthusiasts in
High Adventure!
good condition!
• Professional guide in every raft
• Trip length: 6-10 miles • Rapids: Class II-IV+, technical • Craft: 14’ or 12’ raft, or 1 person high-performance inflatable kayak • Season: April-August • All day trip *The water released from the Summersville Lake Dam determines the raft we will use. Often times the decision is not made until the morning of the trip.
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• 14’ rafts can hold up to 7 people • Trip length: 9-13 miles, 6-7 hours • Rapids: 20+ Class III-IV+ • Season: April-October • Half, full and two day trips available
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Ages
15+
Fall Gauley The Gauley is simply the most epic all day whitewater trip in America. Ranked as one of
World-Class Dam Released
the world’s top ten rivers to raft, earn your badge
Trip options:
of honor by tackling the Super Bowl of rafting.
• All Day: the best ‘dam’ trip on the Upper G
• Rapids: Upper 60 rapids, Class III-V+; Lower 40+, Class II-V • 12’, 14’ and 16’ rafts available (the smaller the raft the bigger the ride)
• Double Dare: the Upper G twice in 1 day • Marathon: both Upper and Lower Gauley in 1 day • Team X: wildest trip, 4 person 12’ raft • The Blast: early trip, high energy, get home early
• Season: 22 select dates, September-October • Full day, two day and riverside overnight trips available
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Featuring inflatable obstacles and activities that are enticing to kids and adults alike. A great way to keep everyone in your group entertained for hours before and after the adventures planned. Dive into five spring-fed acres of ridiculous fun May-September. • 15’ inflatable iceberg, spinning Saturn balls, 30’ high launching “Blob” • High-speed “Wet Willie” water slide • 400’ long water zip line tower • Floating water mats, hammocks, lounge chairs on white sand beach • Climbing wall, Eurobungy, ping pong, giant chess, water or sand volleyball, disc golf, tetherball, fishing, biking and hiking trails and evening outdoor movies
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Rock Climbing • Vertical cliff walls with 1,000-foot exposure • Rappel 160 feet in the heart of the Gorge • Beginner-friendly trips at the resort • Half, full and two day trips available
Activities
Mountain Biking • Rentals available at resort
Zip Line Canopy Tour
• Guided trips and instruction
• 9 zips up to 100 feet in the air
• Scenic half day New River Tour or
• 55-foot spiral staircase tower linked to a 250-foot swinging bridge • Dual lines for side-by-side zipping • Day or night tours available
• Choose Tour de Gorge for 17 miles of diverse terrain
• Effortless hands-free brake system • Trip length: half day
Bridge Walk
Horseback Riding
• Largest single arch bridge in Western Hemisphere
• Daily trail rides along the Gorge
• Walkers secured by harness and cable
• ACE partners with Equestrian Adventures
• Novice riders welcome
• Trip length: 1.5 miles
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Activities Lake Kayak Touring • At Summersville Lake • Learn basic strokes and proper technique
Paintball • Highland Paintball Park is at ACE resort • Multiple fields available • Rental gear and paintballs available for purchase
• Sightsee and soak up some rays
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Alpine Tower
• At Summersville Lake
• Team building course
• Rigid or inflatable boards available
• 5+ stories high elements
• Clear mountain water known as “little Bahamas of the East”
Whitewater Kayaking • Professional instructor • Learn to boof, surf waves, improve boat control and river reading skills
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• Evening sampler, half or full day options • Skilled facilitators
Mud Obstacle Course • Fresh water ravine with a series of mud elements
• Equipment provided
• Work as a team to conquer our all-terrain course
• Half day to five day courses available
• Families, friends and groups of all sizes
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Deluxe Lodging Five-Bedroom Lodging Perfect for family reunions or small business gatherings, the main living space is three comfortable bedrooms with full kitchen, two baths and living room. The downstairs includes two more bedrooms, full bath and meeting/gathering area.
Five-Bedroom
Three-Bedroom Lodging With five models to choose from, these cabins are ideal for a family gathering or a group of friends. Each features three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens and comfortable lounging space.
Two-Bedroom Lodging
Three-Bedroom
These cabins are just the right size for four to six people. If you have a larger group, no problem. With up to five cabins located in one area, you can have your own space but still be close to the friends and family you brought along.
One-Bedroom Lodging As the name suggests, these cabins are best suited for couples or singles. They are cozy, so if you bring more than two people, someone’s getting the pullout couch. But since we have 24 of these units, it’s possible everyone in your group can have their own cabin and hot tub.
Two-Bedroom
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One-Bedroom
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Rustic Lodging Cedar Cabins All ten cabins are located in one area, which makes them a great option for large groups that require more private sleeping arrangements. Each unit has two double beds with single trundles (sleeping up to 6), appliances, A/C and heat.
Cedar Cabins
Bunking Cabins A super value for large groups, our Bunking Cabins each sleep 12 or more campers on bunk beds. Each has electricity, fan and outdoor fire ring. The Bath & Bunks are equipped with bathrooms, while our other bunking cabins are within easy walking distance of facilities.*
Bunking Cabins
Cabin Tents Our “safari-style” Cabin Tents feature an extra roof and wooden deck to keep you high and dry, with a double and single bed for cozy comfort all night long. They are perfect for couples, singles and even small groups.*
Cabin Tents
Family & Group Tents For families who like everything set up and ready to go, the Family Tent features a roomy cabin-style tent with picnic table and fire ring. It is protected by a tarp above, wooden platform below and comes with five camp mattresses.*
Camping
Family & Group Tents
Our Mountain Top Campground features level grassy campsites with plenty of space to spread out. There are several modern shower houses and water stations throughout the property. ACE also offers RV sites. *Don’t forget to bring your own bedding for Bunking Cabins and tents.
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Camping
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Dining & More Lakeside Dining • Dinner buffet on Saturdays • Southern family-style, served tableside Sun-Fri • Breakfast buffet daily • Reservation requested
Woody’s Pizza
Weddings With endless photo opportunities and abundant group activities, ACE is an unforgettable wedding destination. Romantic forests and breathtaking scenery accompanied by amazing whitewater or any of our other adrenaline-filled adventures will make your wedding weekend all the more special and memorable.
• Our patio grill serves award-winning wood-fired personal pizzas • A-la-carte menu available everyday Memorial Day through Labor Day
Lost Paddle Bar & Grill
• Pub style menu
ACE is the perfect setting to create or strengthen bonds. We have a plethora of team-building challenges and adventures from which to choose. Let us help you plan and organize your next group trip. Visit our website for additional help or email groups@aceraft.com and let our group planning experts provide one-on-one assistance.
• Live music on special weekends
FOR SPECIAL NON-PROFIT PRICING CALL
• Full service bar for your libation of choice
Check website for music schedule
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Groups
1-800-787-3982
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Area Info
Stores Top notch staff, gear, service and advice
ACE Outfitters: Located at our resort’s campus, you can find souvenirs and items needed for most of our guided trips.
ACE Adventure Gear: Located in Fayetteville, 15 minutes north on Highway 19. Take a left on to Fayette Station Road just before you cross the New River Gorge Bridge. Our gear shop has kayaks, stand up paddle boards, climbing, hiking and camping equipment, as well as outdoor clothing and footwear. Brands we sell: Jackson Kayak, Wave Sport, Dagger, Pyranha, Feel Free, Native, Wilderness Systems, North Face, Columbia, Teva, Chaco, AT Paddles, Werner, Sweet, Kokatat, Orvis, Bic SUPs, GoPro
NRG CVB:
From world-class whitewater and legendary rock climbing to the excitement of Bridge Day and the traditions of our fairs and festivals, it doesn’t take long to realize this is the perfect place for your next reunion. www.newrivergorgecvb.com
Tamarack: Our unique retail artisan products and extraordinary food fare started out as a vision to promote WV’s wonderful image. After 20 years, Tamarack greets hundreds of thousands of guests annually. www.tamarackwv.com
Snowshoe: With 11,000 acres of pristine mountain wilderness up for grabs, what you do with it is all up to you. From hiking and biking to swimming and stargazing, your adventure options here are nearly endless.
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ACE Adventure Resort 1 Concho Rd. Minden, WV 25879 P.O. Box 1168 Oak Hill, WV 25901 Reservations 800-223-2641 email ace@aceraft.com
• Trail Maintenance Weekend • Spring Fest • Wonderland Mountain Challenge • Mountain Music Festival • Big Air Blob Competition • New River Gorge Bike Fest • Highland Ordnance Paintball Tournament • Gritty Chix Mud Run • King of the Gorge Fishing Tournament • New River Gorgeous Trail Run • Party in the Holler • Haunted House & Zombie Run www.ACEAdventureSeries.com