Fuzzy Box of Kittens
Class lll
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.
HISTORYEXPLORE 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.
Wood’s Ferry
Class IV
Ender Waves
Class III
Chainsaw
Class III
Back Ender
Class IV
Koontz Flume (V)
Class V
Canyon Doors
Class III
Junkyard
Class III
Upper Mash
Class IV
Lower Mash
Class V
Diagonal Ledges
Class III
Heaven Help You (V)
Class V
Rocky Top
Class III
Upper Staircase
Class III
Lower Staircase
Class III
Roller Coaster
Class III
Cliff Side
Class III
Rattlesnake
Class III
Rooster Tail
Class III
Pure Screaming Hell (V)
Class V