Every day on the Upper Gauley 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 called Insignificant rapid, which is anything but insignificant. The unforgettable ride of Pillow Rock rapid. Lost Paddle rapid, which at over a quarter mile long, just doesn’t 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: 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
October: 3-6, 11-12, 18-19

Plenty of Options
Come for a long weekend and run the Upper and Lower sections in two consecutive days, take on your favorite section one after the other, 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
$ 144.00
$ 172.80
Lower Gauley River Yes 5h
$ 129.60
$ 144.00
Hardcore Iron Man (12 ppl min) Yes 7h
$ 244.00
$ 270.00
Gauley Upper/Lower Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 324.00
$ 352.80
Upper/Lower Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 309.60
$ 331.20
Upper/Upper Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 345.60
$ 374.40
Lower/Upper Basecamp Overnight Yes 2 days
$ 316.80
$ 345.60
 
Upper Gauley Trips - Class III-V, Min Age 16
Lower Gauley - Class III-IV, Min Age 14
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