West Virginia·United States
Photo: Mark Piggott, US Navy · Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Each September and October, water released from Summersville Dam creates some of the most famous whitewater in the world on the Gauley River. The Upper Gauley packs five class V rapids, including Pillow Rock, within a steep, forested canyon.
In season: Sep–Oct · Peak: Sep
Continuous, powerful rapids with big holes and serious swims on the Upper, and big, bouncy water on the Lower. Trips run only on release days, so book early.
Big fun water, the day after the Upper
Five class V rapids in ten miles during the dam releases
The rapid the whole river is known for
Book with a licensed outfitter near Fayetteville for a release weekend in September or October. Run the Lower Gauley first if you are new to big water, then the Upper, and add the New River Gorge on the same trip.
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