Upper River Rafting
If you're looking for a more chill ride with smaller waves, plenty of awesome scenery and swimming, the Upper River trip is for you! After leaving from the shop, we will put-in by the Pony Pasture section of the James River Park System and cruise the Upper section (Class I-II whitewater) of the James through the heart of Richmond's urban forest. We'll play in rapids and cool off with dips in the river. Drinks and a snack are also provided. The trip will finish up at the Reedy Creek park HQ. Then it’s back to Riverside Outfitter's for a beverage and some front porch sittin’...a perfect way to relax and share stories with your guides.
*Minimum trip size is 4 people but we combine parties to meet that minimum if needed. If the minimum can't be met we'll reschedule or refund
*For Guided Raft trips use Google maps to find our downtown raft shop in the "Park 14th" lot at 325 S. 14th St. Richmond, VA 23219. Find a "Reserved for Riverside" parking spot in our lot, check in at the front desk and we'll take care of the rest
*Weekdays: Groups of 10-19 ppl $67/person; Groups of 20+ ppl $63/person
*Weekends: Groups of 10-19 ppl $72/person; Groups of 20+ ppl $68/person
Pony Pasture to Reedy Creek
3 hour duration
Class I-II rapids
Beginner
5+ (Subject to change based on river conditions)
“Our guide was Ryan and he did an amazing job! My boyfriend and I flew from Florida to Virginia for a week and the white water rafting was definitely on our list, I was a little nervous but once we got out there it was nothing! Super fun time and the water felt amazing. Would definitely recommend Riverside Outfitters for a first timer and even young children!”
“This was an excellent experience. The on-site personnel were absolutely great with the kids AND adults, which is so important with this type of adventure.”
Take advantage of this unique offering to enjoy RO's Lower River Raft trip amid a beautiful RVA evening. Awash in the gold, orange and pink of a gorgeous summer evening sky, we'll plunge through the lit-up cityscape of downtown.
| Reedy Creek to 14th Street | |
| $76/person- No other fees | |
| Min. age 9 (may be higher in high water conditions) |
Each year we consider ourselves lucky to get to show over 4,000 customers why Richmond is the best river city in the U.S. Come play with us!
Providing award-winning adventures since 2005
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