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This trip combines our Upper and Lower Gauley trip in one day.  It offers 28 miles of non-stop whitewater containing approximately 150 rapids.  This trip is not only our longest but also our most strenuous so we require marathon customers to be in good physical condition.  Our minimum age for any Upper Gauley trip is 16 and experience is highly recommended.

This two-day trip starts with a BANG! You will begin at the thunderous base of Summersville Dam and instantly challenge the World Class Upper Gauley River. That evening while you discuss the events of the day around the campfire, enjoy a riverside gourmet dinner.

Day two brings our guides favorite section of the Gauley ... the Lower Gauley River. Wake to the aroma of fresh brewed coffee and a down howme country breakfast and off we go to catch the wave. Yet another day of whiterwater adventure.

The Upper Gauley River is world-class whitewater rafting at its finest. Your class V+ adventure will begin at the base of Summersville Dam. It is here where the you will witness the release of hydro-electric water  transforming the Gauley from a trickling creek to a raging class V+ river. You will navigate through five class V+ rapids: Insignificant, Pillow Rock, Lost Paddle, Iron Ring, Sweets Falls (a 12' waterfall).  Previous rafting experience is recommended and good physical condition is highly recommended. Our minimum age requirement is 16 years old.