LOWER GAULEY
RAPIDS

A Guide To The Lower Gauley River

Fall Lower Gauley river Rafting

Often overlooked for the bigger whitewater upstream the Lower Gauley River is legendary in its’ own way. The scenery is remote and impressive. The water levels are guaranteed during the fall dam release. But, most importantly, the rapids are huge and incredibly fun.

EXPLORE THE RAPIDS OF THE LOWER GAULEY RIVER

Below you’ll find detailed descriptions, videos and photo resources for every major rapid of the Upper Gauley River. Click a rapid below to get started

SELECT A RAPID BELOW

Upper Railroad Lower Railroad Upper & Middle Keeney Lower Keeney Dudley's Dip Double Z Hook 99 / Harmon's Lower Kaymoor Miller's Folly Fayette Station

Upper Railroad

Class IV

Lower Railroad

Class III

Upper & Middle Keeney

Class IV-V

Lower Keeney

Class IV+

Dudley's Dip

Class III

Double Z

Class V

Hook 99 / Harmon's

Class III/IV

Lower Kaymoor

Class III/IV

Miller's Folly

Class IV

Fayette Station

Class III/IV