West Virginia rafting: Upper/Lower Gauley"Marathon" 2 Day
Come to West Virginia and raft the entire Gauley River - Upper and Lower sections - in one day! The ultimate white water rafting marathon includes a full run of the rapids on both sections of this world renown West Virginia rafting destination - The Gauley. Are you up for it?
Gauley Rafting Marathon
Marathon - just what it seems - the entire Gauley River, Upper & Lower, all in one intense day. Length: 1 DayMin Age: 15 yrs
Family: No River Section: Upper Gauley,Lower Gauley,
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| Gauley Marathon | $254 | Save $25 | Save $25 | 2 for 1 |
The Gauley River is twenty-six miles and 100 rapids of intense white water rafting excitement. You can raft the entire river, Upper Gauley and Lower Gauley, one day. That's what the Gauley River Marathon is all about. It's a trip for people that want it all, all at once.You'll start at the base of the Summersville Dam, the launch point for a full day-long ride filled with enough excitement and adrenaline for any adventure enthusiast.
Along the way you'll raft the whitewater of the classic "Big Five", the Upper Gauley's five class V's, as well as all of the other intense rapids on the Upper.
But instead of finishing your day there, you'll continue downriver into the huge waves and holes in the rapids of the Lower G. In between, be prepared for jump rock, swimmer's rapid, and an enormous, hot riverside lunch prepared by our chefs at Canyon Doors Camp.
What To Expect
- A seven to nine hour trip from the time you leave basecamp until you return.
- Six to eight hours of “water time”.
- This trip is one of our most challenging—adventure seekers only!
- Standard fifteen foot T-8 raft – eight or nine paddlers plus professional guide.
- Upgrades available to T-6 fourteen foot raft with six or seven paddlers plus professional guide or T-4 twelve foot “high adventure” raft with 4 paddlers plus professional guide (must buy the boat with T-4 raft).
- Book this trip on a Friday or Monday and see what it’s like to have the Gauley to yourself!
- Class I to class V+ whitewater. Rapids are big, long and powerful and could cause rafts to capsize. Prior rafting experience is recommended.
- BIG adventure!
Trip Details
- A morning reception of coffee, tea, juice and hot chocolate
- Transportation to and from the river
- Rafting equipment (helmet, lifejacket, paddle & boat)
- Professional Guides
- Hot riverside lunch prepared by one of our chef’s
- A complimentary beverage after the trip
Extra Add-Ons:
- Class VI try's to video every raft trip. To insure your trip is videoed, we suggest pre-registering when making a reservation. Learn more about our video program.
- Whitewater Photography shoots several photographs of each raft during your raft trip. 8X10 photographs are delivered to our facility each afternoon by the time you return. You can purchase a photo or a disk of all your favorite shots at Class VI.
- Rental/wetsuit & paddle jacket
Important Links
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