Lower New

The river

The Lower New is the gorge at full volume — one long, rowdy day of big water between sandstone walls.

The beta

length   14 mi
class    IV–V
season   May–Oct
gauge    check before you go

How to run it

This is the classic commercial run. The Keeneys, Double Z, and Fayette Station line up like a highlight reel. Hold on at high water.