Gauley River Rafting Trips in West Virginia
  
 
 
Gauley River Rafting, West Virginia

Gauley River Rafting Trips

Gauley River Rafting Trips in West VirginiaIn 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.

Lower Gauley River 1 Day
Fri Sat Sun Mon
$ 80
per person
$ 105
per person
$ 95
per person
$ 55
per person
min age: 12 yrs meals: lunch time: 6-7 hrs

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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.

Upper Gauley River 1 Day
Fri Sat Sun Mon
$ 90
per person
$ 148
per person
$ 115
per person
$ 75
per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: lunch time: 6-7 hrs

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Gauley River Season Dates


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)

Lower Gauley Boatload Package
Available 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/7, 10/8
$ 525 per raft
min age: 12 yrs meals: lunch time: 6-7 hrs

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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.

Gauley River Reverse Overnight
Fri/Sat Sat/Sun Sun/Mon
$ 233 per person
$ 230 per person
$ 199 per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: 2 lunch,
1 dinner, 1 breakfast
time: 2 days

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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.

High Endurance 1 Day
Fri Sun Mon
$ 155 per person
$ 185 per person
$ 135 per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: lunch time: 8.5 hrs

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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.

Double Upper Gauley 1 Day
Fri Sun Mon
$ 185 per person
$ 200 per person
$ 155 per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: lunch time: 8 hrs

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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.

Gauley River Overnight
Fri/Sat Sat/Sun Sun/Mon
$ 235 per person
$ 265 per person
$ 205 per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: 2 lunch,
1 dinner, 1 breakfast
time: 2 days

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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.

Double Upper Gauley River Overnight
Fri/Sat Sat/Sun Sun/Mon
$ 283 per person
$ 298 per person
$ 240 per person
min age: 16 yrs meals: 2 lunch,
1 dinner, 1 breakfast
time: 2 days

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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.

Gauley River High Adventure Options
Sat Sun Mon-Fri
$ 30* per person
$ 30* per person
$ 20* per person
min age: 16 yrs see trip desc. see trip desc.

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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.

Gauley River Rafting Trip Videos
Section VHS DVD
Lower Gauley
$45 each
$40 each
Upper Gauley
$55 each
$50 each

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