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The Official Website of the State of West Virginia

Guided trips for first-time adventures in West Virginia

9/19/2023

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia is known for its outdoor recreation and adventure opportunities. If you’re visiting or even live in the Mountain State and want to dabble in some thrill-seeking activities, here’s a list of guided adventures that will help you check off items on your bucket list but with an expert there to ease your nerves and keep you on track.


There are lots of places to raft with a guide in West Virginia. West Virginia is known for its whitewater during Gauley Season in September when water is released from Summersville Lake, creating incredible rafting conditions.

If technical climbing isn’t what you had in mind, the Nelson Rocks Via Ferrata in Circleville offers a climbing experience with rungs and cables that are fully guided and will allow you to have all the adrenaline and views of climbing without the technical skill of the true rock climber. 

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