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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $139.75

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $139.75

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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 (23)

aniag73

May 2020

I’ve been white water rafting in Costa Rica, Colorado and Tennessee and have to say the Gauley River was the most intense rafting trip I’ve been on. Our guide Mogle Mike was great and knew this river like the back of his hand. I would totally recommend rafting on the Gauley if you’re looking for some intense rapids!

Matthew H

Oct 2019

I had never done any rapids tougher than a Class 3. So the idea of hitting five Class 5's made me a little nervous. But our entire trip turned out to be great. Our guide was funny yet professional, and made sure we navigated the water with minimal danger. And the free lunch the tour service provided was a very nice surprise. Great times, and great memories I'll have forever.

Lisa L

Oct 2019

Our first time. I’ll do it again!! Very exciting. Guide Neo was the best. Never felt scared just adrenaline rush