White water rafting trips on the Upper Gauley River

Upper Gauley River Trips - Spring & Summer
The Gauley River, most famous for its world-class whitewater in the fall, is a hidden gem in the spring and summer. Prized for its beauty and value, the Gauley in the spring and summer is great for those that crave adventure in the unknown. The river flows are unpredictable. Keeping tabs on the weather and river levels, adjustments are constantly made to catch the best ride out there. From low to high, it’s a good ride whether you’re in a raft on the Upper or Lower or a duckie on the Middle. Imagine - lush foliage, cool mountain water and no crowds.

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The Spring & Summer Gauley is available in a one-day format, departs in the morning, is available April through Labor Day, has a minimum age of 14 and is rated R. The Spring/Summer Gauley is potentially one of our most challenging runs. Due to fluctuating water levels and river conditions NARR river staff has discretion to run the trip on any section of the Gauley River, in their choice of craft including duckies, or move to the New River without advance notice. If you have time, try the best of both rivers - the Lower New and the Spring/Summer Gauley. A second day of rafting entitles you to a 25% discount.

Upper Gauley River Trips - Fall
This is the “main event” in world-class rafting! The Upper Gauley includes five of the most memorable drops in North America. Experienced and adventurous rafters are preferred - this remote canyon is not the place to find out that rafting is not your cup of tea (and it’s not fair to the other folks on the trip to have to carry your weight). This is big whitewater with a heightened potential for dangerous consequences when errors are made.

The Fall Upper Gauley trips are available in a one- and two-day format. Both formats depart in the morning, are available in September and October and have a minimum age of 16. Click here for 2010 Gauley Release Dates

Upper Gauley Trip Options

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Spring/Summer Gauley - Full day on the river (five to seven hours), lunch included.

Upper Gauley - Full day on the river, lunch included.

Upper Gauley Camping Package - Full day of rafting with lunch, 2 nights camping, 2 hot Breakfast Buffets and 1 Dinner Buffet. Book Online and save 10%

Full Gauley - Full 26-mile day on both sections, lunch included.

Full Gauley Camping Package - Full day of rafting with lunch, 2 nights camping, 2 hot Breakfast Buffets and 1 Dinner Buffet. Book Online and save 10%

Gauley River Overnight - First day is a full day on the Upper with lunch, dinner and riverside camping. Second day is a full day on the Lower with breakfast and lunch. Tents are included.

High Adventure Upper Gauley - Same as a one day trip except for a wetter and wilder ride in the smallest raft that conditions permit.

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Questions about pricing, availability, or need more info on the Upper Gauley? Give us a call at 800.950.2585

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