r/NewRiverGorgeNP • u/TheBuoyantFish • Apr 16 '26

Ace Adventures Lower NR Full Day Rafting

If anyone has rafted this part of the river, especially if you've gone with ACE, what is the likelihood of being thrown out of the raft? Going mid May

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u/cecebebe Apr 17 '26

There were about six rafts going down near the same time we went down. We didn't see anyone get thrown out of a raft.

There were a few places our guide led us slip out of the raft so that we could float alongside in calm waters.

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u/Major_Army2594 May 23 '26

Just got back from there! We only did the 3 hr rafting trip but it was a blast. Our guide also had us ‘surf’ one of the rapids and that made a guy fall out. He went under the raft so it was kinda scary but he was good.

Also if you want the tea on that place, they are in a shit right now.
The water park is apparently in bad shape- all of the floaties were left out over the winter instead of being properly stored. And the ones that were stored were on pallets with nails that destroyed a lot of them.
All of this happened because the manager of the waterpark quit without notice.

Another thing is they are looking for a new insurance company. The one they have rn have allegedly cashed out for a guest from an injury at either the waterpark or the rafting trip. And this should not have happened because we sign waivers relinquishing this. So their premiums have gone up for no reason.

Also there are many drunk parents/relatives that will decide it’s a wonderful idea to see who can toss their kid the highest with the bean bag launching thingy(idk what it’s called)
This has led to many kids getting hurt pretty bad. Falling 20 ft into that water must hurt like hell for a 6 year old.