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West Virginia whitewater - Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County
Webster/Nicholas
county,
Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 9.8 miles
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This stretch of Gauley River is 9.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are so many sections to paddle in this |
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river system, the Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge section is just one of many. The natural beauty of Webster/Nicholas County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area
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Briefly about the general area:
Through the months of summer at Gauley River highs are regularly in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Gauley River drop into the 20's.
Going for a hike along the Harris Siding Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty | |
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of this vicinity, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Perry Ridge Trail. Gauley River is a wet location that gets a large amount of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and January is the month with the least moisture.
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Gauley River, Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
9.8
miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.36583
Longitude: -80.60112
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.29083
Longitude: -80.64112
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Paddler input for Gauley River, West Virginia:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Gauley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Gauley River. |
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Cranberry River, Nicholas
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River) |
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Gauley River, Nicholas
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek) |
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Cherry River, Nicholas
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River) |
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Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) |
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Gauley River, Webster
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley) |
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Panther Creek, Nicholas
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River) |
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Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas
County
, 7 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick) |
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Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River) |
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Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon) |
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Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Gauley River:
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 44 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 52 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 90 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 93 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Gauley River:
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Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 14 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 15 miles away |
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Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 15 miles away |
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Super 8 Summersville, Summersville
, 15 miles away |
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview
, 15 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Gauley River:
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Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County
, 3 miles away |
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Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County
, 3 miles away |
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Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County
, 5 miles away |
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Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County
, 8 miles away |
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Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster County
, 8 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Gauley River:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 44 miles away |
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Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 44 miles away |
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