West Virginia whitewater - Gauley River, Nicholas County Nicholas county, Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     8.4 miles   The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Nicholas County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek stretch is just one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just     being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek section of Gauley River in Nicholas County is 8.4 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Gauley River gets much water; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January. High temperatures at Gauley River during the long summer days   are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's, and night lows during the wintertime for Gauley River tend to be in the 20's. Gauley River, Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 8.4 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.29083 Longitude: -80.64112 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.3011 Longitude: -80.71473 Paddler input for Gauley River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gauley River, West Virginia Local climate location: GASSAWAY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville 11 miles away Free Wifi in all rooms and public areas. Exercise room and racquetball courts. Free deluxe Continental Breakfast. Restaurant's and shopping within walking distance. Seasonal outdoor heated pool. Wal-... Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville 11 miles away Free high speed wireless Internet in all rooms and public areas. Free continental breakfast. Walking distance to Walmart and restaurants. Movie theater near by. Boating, rafting and water skiing nearb... Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville 11 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 of Summersville. We are located nearby many local attractions, including Hawk's Nest State Park, Summersville Lake, Summersville Dam and Glenville State College. The Super 8 Su...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Gauley River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gauley River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gauley River.   Whitewater Near Gauley River: Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Cherry River, Nicholas County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River) Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River) Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick) Hominy Creek, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo) Gauley River, Webster County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley) Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)   Ski Areas Near Gauley River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 603 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 97 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 114 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 122 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 133 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 134 miles away, 750 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gauley River: Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 11 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 11 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 11 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 11 miles away Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, Summersville , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gauley River: Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 6 miles away Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 11 miles away Camp Caesar, Cowen, 11 miles away   Trails Near Gauley River: Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 7 miles away Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 7 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 9 miles away Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County , 12 miles away Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Gauley River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 40 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 40 miles away