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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $139.75

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Mon 23 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)

Explorer549552

Jul 2019

Best trip ever!!! The guides were amazing! The rafting was great and so was Zip-lining! Fun for the whole family!!!

Karen A

Jun 2019

We did the evening dash and had a blast - guides were great and friendly and answered all of the questions our group of beginners had. They let the kids take several jumps off of jump rock and didn't rush them along. The rapids were fun and wild enough that we absolutely loved it, but not so crazy to scare us into never doing it again. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

So glad to hear you guys had a blast!

534ishaanp

Jun 2019

If you’re planning on going rafting make sure you ask for Doug when you book your adventure. Make sure he is working and if he is willing to take you out on the river! He was an exceptional team leader and he really was calm and collected when tackling those class 4 and 5 rapids. He was very personable and told us a bunch of stories of his rafting experience and the history behind each rapid. Full day rafting was great although tiresome towards the end of the day! Lunch was very good! An entire homemade spread was set out for everyone to enjoy including make your own sandwiches, 7 layer bean dip, brownies, banana pudding, fruit and pasta salad and rice! We had an amazing time with AotG and I highly, HIGHLY recommend taking their rafting adventure! Remember to ask for Doug! -Sean

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you, Sean!