Lower Gauley River Whitewater Rafting Trip
Adventures on the Gorge
4.8
Bryon_G
13 days ago
Had a wonderful trip down the Lower Gauley. Our guide, Tri, was outstanding and gave clear instructions throughout the trip, and entertained with many great stories from his rafting experience. Everyone we dealt with from Advertures on the Gorge was very friendly and helpful. The lunch was delicious. I highly recommend using Adventures on the Gorge for a rafting trip. They were extremely well run, professional, and courteous. It was just a perfect trip and day.
Quite possibly one of the best river trips in the country, the Lower Gauley offers some of the single biggest waves, gigantic holes and steep drops runnable by raft. The Lower Gauley serves up 55 rapids rated from class I-V, with most of them III or higher. With the help of a professional guide, you and your crew will tackle this whitewater fanatic’s favorite. It’s no wonder that guests flock from around the world to catch one of these 22 release dates. Delicious hot lunch included.
Departure Point
- Google "Adventures on the Gorge". Address is building number 10 at the resort.
- Google "Adventures on the Gorge". Address is building number 10 at the resort.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Adventures on the Gorge219 Chestnutburg Road, Lansing, West VirginiaMeet your rafting trip leader at the departure point. You will listen to a brief orientation and get your gear (personal flotation device, helmet and paddle). Then, you will have a 45-minute ride on a school bus down to the river put-in. Your guide will go over additional instructions once you get in the raft. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Gauley RiverWest VirginiaThe trip begins with a few smaller class I-III rapids as you ease into paddling and working as a team. Then, you hit some bigger rapids rated class IV-V. About half-way through the trip, you will pull over and eat a grilled hot riverside lunch on the shore. After lunch, you will continue downstream into some more booming whitewater. Here you’ll go through several rapids rated class III-V, like Koontz’s Flume and PSH. Between rapids, there is time for a swimmer’s rapid and maybe (based on water levels) jumping off of rocks. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.Duration: 6 hoursAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Professional guide
- Lunch included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal flotation device, helmet and paddle
- Beverages
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Wetsuits and paddling jackets (available for rent)
Quite possibly one of the best river trips in the country, the Lower Gauley offers some of the single biggest waves, gigantic holes and steep drops runnable by raft. The Lower Gauley serves up 55 rapids rated from class I-V, with most of them III or higher. With the help of a professional guide, you and your crew will tackle this whitewater fanatic’s favorite. It’s no wonder that guests flock from around the world to catch one of these 22 release dates. Delicious hot lunch included.
Departure Point
- Google "Adventures on the Gorge". Address is building number 10 at the resort.
- Google "Adventures on the Gorge". Address is building number 10 at the resort.
Points of Interest
Stop At: Adventures on the Gorge219 Chestnutburg Road, Lansing, West VirginiaMeet your rafting trip leader at the departure point. You will listen to a brief orientation and get your gear (personal flotation device, helmet and paddle). Then, you will have a 45-minute ride on a school bus down to the river put-in. Your guide will go over additional instructions once you get in the raft. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Gauley RiverWest VirginiaThe trip begins with a few smaller class I-III rapids as you ease into paddling and working as a team. Then, you hit some bigger rapids rated class IV-V. About half-way through the trip, you will pull over and eat a grilled hot riverside lunch on the shore. After lunch, you will continue downstream into some more booming whitewater. Here you’ll go through several rapids rated class III-V, like Koontz’s Flume and PSH. Between rapids, there is time for a swimmer’s rapid and maybe (based on water levels) jumping off of rocks. A return shuttle with complimentary beverages brings you back to the resort.Duration: 6 hoursAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Professional guide
- Lunch included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal flotation device, helmet and paddle
- Beverages
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Wetsuits and paddling jackets (available for rent)
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Bryon_G
Had a wonderful trip down the Lower Gauley. Our guide, Tri, was outstanding and gave clear instructions throughout the trip, and entertained with many great stories from his rafting experience. Everyone we dealt with from Advertures on the Gorge was very friendly and helpful. The lunch was delicious. I highly recommend using Adventures on the Gorge for a rafting trip. They were extremely well run, professional, and courteous. It was just a perfect trip and day.
Meganmorris365
I actually did UPPER and LOWER Gauley but the option to click wasn’t there. Anyway, it matters because I FIRST want to compliment Le Femme Chef on the overnight camping because there’s nothing more By God West Virginia than that woman cooking for you, in the middle of the woods, by fire and candlelight! I have been all around the world, I’ve eaten at Michelin star restaurants. Words cannot describe how wonderful this woman’s food is! When you pair that with understanding how she has to prepare it all -your mind will be totally blown! I cannot imagine anyone ever being able to replace her. I’m not kidding. If AOTG doesn’t understand what she is… they have no business in the outdoor business! I’m absolutely going to complement Mogul Mike, Cosmo, and Patty as well. Perhaps one could argue that I saved the best for last! But I know Mike would want me to put La Femme Chef first. I’m blanking on her name. She’s the sweetest thing ever!
516rapidd
The guide(s) are a big part of the experience. In the Spring of 2024, we were laughing from the bus ride to the water and back to the resort. Our guide this year, Steve, did not match our expectations. We realize the importance of following ORDERS, but we were not expecting to be scolded. Felt as if we were responsible for his shortcomings. Hope he improves, but if possible, you may want a more people friendly guide.