Rafting the Upper Gauley River is serious whitewater for serious paddlers! You’ve done the New River, challenged the Middle/Lower Gauley River and now you’re ready for the next step. Well, grab your gear and get ready for excitement. This is the premier one-day rafting trip in West Virginia! After all, this is the section of river rafting where the Gauley River festival known as “Gauleyfest” takes place.
The Upper Gauley River drops over 335 feet in less than 9 miles. The Upper Gauley River is the essence of big water rafting excitement creating an intense whitewater experience not recommended for the faint of heart or first time rafters. If untamed adventure is what you're looking for, you'll discover more than 40 white water rapids in all, five of which are rated as solid Class V's. The Upper Gauley River is continuous, big volume, gut-wrenching whitewater from start to finish. Due to the intense nature of this trip, prior rafting experience and the ability for self-rescue are recommended.
*2009 Season runs Friday-Monday, September 11th-October 18th. Keep in mind that October 17th is West Virginia's famous Bridge Day. We will also be running the Lower New River on that day.
Using your paddle to take out your frustrations on Pillow Rock and having your Gauley River photos to capture your fury.
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Heart Pounding adventure through scenic canyon...like you even have the time to look at it all!!!
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14' drop at Sweets Falls which is the Upper Gauley Rivers most famous rapid.
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By 10 in the morning, you will have done more work than most will have done all day long.
Awesome time on the river! Robin was our river guide and she treated us to an adventurous ride through the rapids! Loved it hope to make it back often! Thanks for everything and for the fun spirit on the water! God bless you all! Terry Peltier
Rafting the Upper Gauley River is serious whitewater for serious paddlers! You’ve done the New River, challenged the Middle/Lower Gauley River and now you’re ready for the next step. Well, grab your gear and get ready for excitement. This is the premier one-day rafting trip in West Virginia! After all, this is the section of river rafting where the Gauley River festival known as “Gauleyfest” takes place.
The Upper Gauley River is continuous, big volume, gut-wrenching whitewater from start to finish. Due to the intense nature of this trip, prior rafting experience and the ability for self-rescue are recommended.
