Gauley River Rafting
Trips
In
just 26 miles the Gauley River, in West Virginia, offers more than 100
heart-pounding, adventure-filled rapids. These big,
steep, technical rapids have won the Gauley River
much acclaim and have made it known worldwide as a
premier whitewater rafting destination. The Gauley
River drops more than 668 feet as it descends through
a deep, rugged canyon that provides brilliant scenery
and vibrant fall foliage.
The Gauley River is divided into two different, equally
impressive, sections. Songer Whitewater is proud to
provide multiple options for planning your next Gauley
River rafting trip. Choose from single day adventures,
overnight packages or custom design your own Gauley
River rafting adventure.
The annual fall draw down of Summersville Lake begins
the first Friday after Labor Day and transforms West
Virginia into the whitewater rafting capital of the
world. "Gauley Season", as it is known,
offers 23 days of guaranteed releases and world-class
rafting action.
Lower
Gauley River 1 Day
This trip is a guest and guide favorite for a reason.
The scenery, big rapids and steep drops combine to make
this a classic white water rafting trip filled with
excitement and adventure.
Containing more than 35 rapids
like M.A.S.H., Stairsteps and P.S.H. this trip will
keep you coming back for more. Lunch is included.
$ 80
per person |
$ 105
per person |
$ 95
per person |
$ 55
per person |
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Upper
Gauley River 1 Day
Sometimes you run out of superlatives to describe things.
The Upper Gauley isn't one of them. The Upper Gauley
is a true world-class white water rafting trip that
offers more than 60 action-packed rapids.
Big, technical
rapids like Insignificant, Pillow Rock and Lost Paddle
make this one of the world's best one-day rafting adventures.
Previous paddling experience is recommended. Lunch is
included.
$ 90
per person |
$ 148
per person |
$ 115
per person |
$ 75
per person |
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Lower
Gauley Boatload Package
Bring a group of friends or coworkers and have your
own raft on the Lower Gauley. Available 9/12, 9/19,
9/26, 10/3, 10/9, 10/10. (minimum of 6-maximum of 8)
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Gauley
River Reverse Overnight
A guest favorite! Warm-up on day one while experiencing
the Lower Gauley and return to basecamp for hot showers,
a delicious steak dinner and camping. Start day two
with a full, hot breakfast before challenging the rapids
of the world famous Upper Gauley.
This package includes two days on the river, two nights
camping at Songer's basecamp, lunch and dinner on day
one, breakfast and lunch on day 2 and after-trip beverages.
You will need to provide your own camping equipment,
including tents. All overnight trips require a minimum
group size of 4 to camp on the river. Groups of less
than 4, call 1-800-356-7238 for availability.
$ 233 per person |
$ 230 per person |
$ 199 per person |
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High
Endurance Run 1 Day
If you are looking for a demanding, high-intensity trip,
look no further. Experience over 100 rapids by running
the entire 26 miles of the Gauley River, both Upper
and Lower. This one-of-a-kind rafting trip requires
previous paddling experience, high endurance and optimum
physical condition. Trips are limited, call for availability.
Lunch is included.
$ 155 per person |
$ 185 per person |
$ 135 per person |
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Double
Upper Gauley 1 Day
For those wanting to double the adventure. Raft the
world-class Upper Gauley twice in one day. Experience
the thrill of Pillow Rock, the steepness of Lost Paddle
and the scenery below Sweet's Falls
.twice. Offered
on Sundays, Monday and Fridays during the fall season,
this trip requires prior paddling experience and good
physical condition. Lunch is included.
$ 185 per person |
$ 200 per person |
$ 155 per person |
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Gauley
River Overnight
The ultimate in overnight rafting adventure, this trip
is two days of rafting excitement on the Gauley River.
The trip begins with a day challenging the steep, technical
rapids of the Upper Gauley River. Riverside camping
will be provided where your guides will prepare a delicious
dinner while you relax and relive the excitement of
the Upper Gauley. Day two will begin with a full, hot
breakfast before departing for the scenery and adventure
of the Lower Gauley.
This trip includes two days on the river, one night
of camping, lunch and dinner day one, breakfast and
lunch day 2 and after trip beverages. Tents will be
provided, but you will need to bring a sleeping bag
and your personal gear. All overnight trips require
a minimum group size of 4 to camp on the river. Groups
of less than 4, call 1-800-356-7238 for availability.
$ 235 per person |
$ 265 per person |
$ 205 per person |
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Double
Upper Overnight
The most intense overnight trip available anywhere.
This trip is just like our regular Gauley overnight,
but you raft the Upper Gauley again on day two! All
overnight trips require a minimum group size of 4 to
camp on the river. Groups of less than 4, call 1-800-356-7238
for availability.
$ 283 per person |
$ 298 per person |
$ 240 per person |
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High
Adventure Option
Our high adventure trips are outfitted in light, maneuverable
13-foot rafts with experienced, skilled guides. These
trips take the most aggressive lines on the river, offering
you a truly adventurous rafting trip. Our Lower Gauley
River high adventure rafts are outfitted for up to 6
paddlers, while our Upper Gauley River trips allow up
to 4 paddlers.
This trip option requires good health and high endurance.
We must reserve the right to turn down a request for
high adventure rafts if we believe you are not well
suited to the rigors of this adventure, or if water
levels do not allow. The rates below are in addition
to river trip rates.
$ 30* per person |
$ 30* per person |
$ 20* per person |
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Gauley
River Rafting Trip Videos
Songer Whitewater has its own in-house video service
and makes every effort to video each rafting trip, although
this is not always possible. To guarantee your rafting
trip is videotaped, prepaid arrangements can be added
to your reservation. Videos will be shown after your
trip and will be available for sale at that time. If
enough copies are not available, prepaid copies will
be mailed to you.
Since large groups generally constitute entire trips,
groups of 20 or more who would like their rafting trip
videotaped will be required to arrange for a guaranteed
video.
If you have already rafted with Songer Whitewater and
did not purchase a video, but would like to purchase
one now, please visit our video
request page.
Lower Gauley |
$45 each |
$40 each |
Upper Gauley |
$55 each |
$50 each |
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