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    Gauley River

    National Recreation Area West Virginia

Things To Do

 
Rafters Approaching Sweets Falls
 

Gauley Season begins on September 7th and runs through October 21, 2012.

These are the dates that the Army Corps of Engineers will be releasing water:

Sept 7-10
Sept 14-17
Sept 21-24
Sept 28-Oct 1
Oct 5-8
Oct 13-14
Oct 21

For more information see the water release schedule under Outdoor Activities - Whitewater.

 

Gauley Fest will be held September 14, 15, & 16, 2012. For more information see American Whitewater's website at:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org

Did You Know?

View of Gauley River gorge

The Gauley River has cut a gorge of up to 500 feet deep in places. Within the gorge, the river is characterized by alternating pools and rapids with torrential water, boulders and exposed bedrock.