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ILLUSTRATIVE PLACE SCENEWEST VIRGINIA / PLACE 03
Gauley River National Recreation Area
The Gauley draws paddlers for its demanding whitewater. The views and nearby mountain country can be enjoyed at a gentler pace too.
Explore this visit ↓THE BUTLER FIELD NOTES
A river with real force.
The Gauley draws paddlers for its demanding whitewater. The views and nearby mountain country can be enjoyed at a gentler pace too.
Plan around this place →Before you go
Upper Gauley rapids are advanced. Do not treat this as a casual float.
Check official conditions ↗Make it a night
Summersville is a base to compare for this chapter.
Browse Summersville stays ↗Check the source. Then go.
Conditions and tickets can change; confirm them before the trip.
