Gauley Season Rafting in West Virginia
As your raft drifts in the current you tuck in your feet, ready your paddle, and listen to the rumble of the rapid below. As your pulse quickens you begin to feel your heart beat in your ears and the faint taste of iron fills your mouth. This is pure adrenaline. This is why you came.
The sound of the rapid, like a runaway train, grows louder and closer as the current quickly picks up speed. Your raft enters the rapid and your guide shouts commands as if they were a half-mile away. Paddles fly in a frenzy as water crashes the bow of the boat and surrounds you from all sides. Crashing through a giant wave, your stomach is entrenched in your throat on the ensuing natural water slide.More waves, seemingly endless water and paddling.Suddenly the water calms, your guide quiets as smiles and the sense of accomplishment abound. You share a paddle high-five with your crew, and look downstream, ready for more.
Have fun... Go Rafting.
Twenty-six miles, 668 foot drop in gradient, more than 100 rapids. Simply put, the Gauley River is world-class. Defined by big, steep and technical rapids the Gauley River is enveloped by rugged mountain scenery and divided into two equally impressive sections, the Upper and Lower Gauley.
Songer Whitewater offers a wide variety of full-day and overnight Gauley River adventures including some of the most hair-raising high adventure trips commercially available.
Are you ready to accept the challenge of the Gauley River? Feel the adrenaline-rush and sense of accomplishment of running one of the most famous rivers in the world. Reserve your Gauley River adventure today.
2-day Lower/Upper Gauley
The most popular option for the first-time rafter looking to conquer both diverse sections of the Gauley, or for those desiring a warm up before taking on the Upper stretch. Experience the thrilling canyon walls and wave hits on the Lower on day one before returning to Songer base camp to your selected lodging, from camping to a deluxe cabin with hot tub. Wake up on day two and get ready for the non-stop action of the famed Upper Gauley, Songer style.
| Sat & Sun | Fri & Sat | Sun & Mon |
|---|---|---|
| $240 | $250 | $210 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | ||
1-day High Endurance Marathon
Demanding and intense, this trip will test your emotional and physical resilience. Experience more than 100 rapids, challenging the 13 miles of the Upper and 13 miles of the Lower in one intense day. Are you ready to experience the whole Gauley in one eight hour stretch? Prior rafting experience and good physical condition recommended. Available Friday, Sunday and Monday during Fall Gauley season.
| Friday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|
| $169 | $190 | $150 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | ||
1-day Double Upper Gauley
Experience the thrill of the Upper Gauley, twice in one day. You’d be hard pressed to pack more adrenaline into one day of rafting. We get out bright and early to beat the crowd, powering through the “big five” before heading back up to Summersville Dam to do it again. This time you’ll know what’s coming, but it won’t be any less exciting! Prior rafting experience and good physical condition recommended. Available Friday, Sunday and Monday during Fall Gauley season.
| Friday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|
| $185 | $200 | $160 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | ||
Fall Triple Play
There’s no better way to showcase the mountain state’s diverse whitewater offerings! Kick it up a notch on the thrill-o-meter each day. Raft the formidable Lower New on day one, followed by the classic Lower Gauley on day two, and top it off with the grand-daddy of them all, the Upper Gauley on day three.
| Thurs.-Sat. | Sun.-Mon. |
|---|---|
| $320 | $315 |
| Minimum Age: 16 | |
