Whitewater Rafting on West Virginia's Upper Gauley always feels epic, whether it’s your first time or fiftieth. Here are five Class V+ reasons why rafters come back to run the Upper Gauley again and again:

  • The churning cauldron of Insignificant, which is anything but!
  • The unforgettable ride of Pillow Rock!
  • Lost Paddle, which at over a quarter of a mile long, just does NOT quit!
  • The giant wave at Iron Ring that delivers a mean left hook!
  • Hitting the sweet spot at Sweet’s Falls!

The Upper Gauley River is not recommended for novice rafters. We suggest all rafters have prior whitewater rafting or whitewater paddling experience. Suggested Minimum age to raft the Upper Gauley River is 16.

Fall Release Dates
September: 11-14, 18- 21, 25-28
October: 2-5, 9-12, 17-18

Scheduled dam releases start in September the weekend after Labor Day and continue through the 3rd weekend in October. October 16, 2010 is Bridge Day

Plenty of Options
Come to West Virginia for a long weekend of whitewater rafting and run the Upper and Lower sections in two consecutive days, take on your favorite section two days in a row, or do the entire 26 miles in a challenging Ironman day of rafting.

GAULEY RIVER TRIPS
LUNCH TIME FRI-SUN SAT
Upper Gauley River Yes 3.5h
$ 135.00
$ 160.00
Lower Gauley River Yes 5h
$ 120.00
$ 140.00
Hardcore Iron Man (12 ppl min) Yes 7h
$ 225.00
$ 250.00
Gauley Upper/Lower Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 350.00
$ 375.00
Upper/Lower Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 250.00
$ 275.00
Upper/Upper Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 265.00
$ 290.00
Lower/Upper Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 250.00
$ 275.00

Raft on Monday and SAVE $50.00
High Adventure (4 man) add $25.00
Extreme High Adventure (2 man) add $50.00

Upper Gauley Trips - Class III-V, Min Age 16
Lower Gauley - Class III-IV, Min Age 14
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Exclusive Gauley Riverside Beach!

At West Virginia Adventures we offer exclusive access to our riverside camp situated at the confluence of the Meadow and Gauley Rivers! It’s the perfect place to take a break on your day trip or, stay the night for a unique river experience. Allow the not-so-distant sound of whitewater to gently lull you to sleep and awake to a hearty breakfast before tackling Lost Paddle, the longest Class V rapid on the Gauley! This is West Virginia whitewater rafting adventure at its best!



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