Lower Gauley River Whitewater Rafting Trip

Overview

Quite possibly one of the best river trips in the country, the Lower Gauley offers some of the single biggest waves, gigantic holes and steep drops runnable by raft. The Lower Gauley serves up 55 rapids rated from class I-V, with most of them III or higher. With the help of a professional guide, you and your crew will tackle this whitewater fanatic’s favorite. It’s no wonder that guests flock from around the world to catch one of these 22 release dates. Delicious hot lunch included.

City: West Virginia

Wed 30 Apr

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Wed 30 Apr

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What's Included

Professional guide

Lunch included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Personal flotation device, helmet and paddle

Beverages

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 12 years

What To Expect

Adventures on the Gorge

Meet your rafting trip leader at the departure point. You will listen to a brief orientation and get your gear (personal flotation device, helmet and paddle). Then, you will have a 45-minute ride on a school bus down to the river put-in. Your guide will go over additional instructions once you get in the raft. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.

Gauley River

The trip begins with a few smaller class I-III rapids as you ease into paddling and working as a team. Then, you hit some bigger rapids rated class IV-V. About half-way through the trip, you will pull over and eat a grilled hot riverside lunch on the shore. After lunch, you will continue downstream into some more booming whitewater. Here you’ll go through several rapids rated class III-V, like Koontz’s Flume and PSH. Between rapids, there is time for a swimmer’s rapid and maybe (based on water levels) jumping off of rocks. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

Beautiful_DrG

Oct 2024

One of the best experiences that I ever had 😊 Scott was our rafting instructor and he was amazing. I was alone but people who I were with in our boat, were amazing and fun. I drove 7 hours in rain and fog just to do this and for sure it was worth it ❤️ The experience and the food all were amazing. I definately will do the marathon one next year. I highly suggest them to whoever loves adventure and adrenalin release ❤️❤️❤️

Chadb17

Sep 2024

We took the all day Lower Gauley Trip. Class 3/4 rapids. Great fun. Good learning experience. Our guide, Trey Roberts, was very knowledgeable and professional.

DanS123456789012

Mar 2024

The guide was great! We expected the water to be a bit warmer than it was but it wasn't too bad! The resort provided us with gear that would keep you semi dry so it ended up not being a problem.

Response from Host

May 2024

We definitely recommend wetsuits in the Spring! So glad you had a great rafting experience.