Gauley River

United States, West Virginia

Gauley River

LocationUnited States, West Virginia
RegionWest Virginia
TypeNational Recreation Area
Coordinates38.2061°, -81.0042°
Established1988
Area47
Nearest CitySummersville (8 mi)
Major CityCharleston (65 mi)

About Gauley River

Protects 25 miles of the Gauley River and 5.5 miles of the Meadow River, featuring over 100 class V+ rapids. The river drops more than 668 feet through rugged terrain, making it one of the most adventurous whitewater rivers in the eastern United States.