West Virginia whitewater - Gauley River, Nicholas/ Fayette County
Nicholas/ Fayette
county,
Summersville Dam to Mason Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 9.8 miles
To view Summersville Lake level and the out flow from the Summersville Dam, view: http://www.class-vi.com/summersville-lake.cfm Says Jeff Proctor
The Summersville Dam to Mason Branch section of Gauley River in West Virginia is 9.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with
mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places
for that. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Pillow Rock Rapids, and you can go for a hike on the Carnifex Trail. High temperatures at Gauley River
all through the days of summer are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Gauley River through the winter commonly sink into the 20's. Gauley River is a wet location that
gets a large amount of rain; July is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This river is a great place to visit. Don't leave Gauley River without first paying a visit to Lost Paddle Rapids, and don't leave Gauley River without first going for a hike along the Way Back Trail.
8 miles away
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9 miles away
Country Inn & Suites offers a variety of 90 guest rooms and Suites with 10 King Suites featuring a living room with a sofabed and 2 person whirlpool. Hotel has sprinklers and smoke detectors in all ar...
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