Upper Gauley Whitewater
Rafting
World Class Whitewater (Class
IV-V) Summersville, WV - Deep in the heart of West Virginia
The legendary Upper Gauley River is the top rated single-day trip in the country. This high impact adventure features monstrous whitewater and the most nonstop action you’ll find anywhere. The Upper Gauley can be tempermental and feisty - the ultimate whitewater experience.
Big, technical rapids which demand precise maneuvering and test your teamwork are hallmarks of the famed Upper Gauley. You’ll encounter steep drops, narrow chutes and rocky ledges that heighten your senses and keep your adrenaline pumping.
Due to the intense nature of this trip, previous rafting experience is highly recommended (minimum age of 16). The Upper Gauley demands physical and mental stamina and beckons only serious whitewater enthusiasts.
Rafting and Basecamp Camping
Packages Include:
- 1 Day Rafting
- 2 Nights camping
- Lite Breakfast each Morning
- Round-Trip River Shuttle
- Delicious Riverside Deli Lunch
- Complimentary Beverages after Rafting
- Hot Showers
- Deluxe Dinner Cookout after Rafting
Important Rafting Trip Information
Rafting Trip Prices:
- $115/person Mon-Fri Rafting Only
- $165/person Saturday
- $135/person Sunday
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Required Minimum Age:
- 16 years and older (This is a very intense trip)
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Trip Includes:
- Guide in each raft
- Picnic on the river
- All equipment
- Shuttle transportation
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Packages:
- Mondays through Fridays a camping package is
available for $145,
it is also available Saturdays for $195 and Sundays $165.
- There is also a hotel package that starts at $235
on weekdays,
$255 Sundays, and $285 Saturdays.
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Directions to Site:
We’re closer than you think! River Expeditions is easily accessible within 6 hours or less from most major cities within our market. We are conveniently located in the heart of the New River Gorge just 4 miles south of the world famous New River Gorge Bridge, just off US Route 19.
From the South via I-77:
Take I-77 North/I-64 West and then take Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Route 19 North approximately 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the East Via I-64:
Take I-64 West/I-77 North and then take Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Route 19 North, 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the North and West via I-77 and I-64:
From Charleston WV, take I-77 South/I-64 East to Exit 48 (Beckley/Summersville) to US Route 19. From the toll booth take US Rt. 19 North, 15 miles to Appalachian Drive. Turn right at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
From the North via I-79:
Take Exit 57 to US Route 19 (Beckley). Go 54 miles south on US Route 19 to Appalachian Drive, then turn left at the traffic light. At the stop sign turn right. Take the first left onto Broadway Avenue. River Expeditions is the first left off of Broadway Avenue.
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