Gauley River

The Gauley — Class V dam-release whitewater during Gauley Season.

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Region: West Virginia, USA
Country: Worldwide
Biome: Appalachian river (500 m)
Best season: September – October
Difficulty: moderate

Known for

Backpacking
Hiking
Rafting
Canoeing
Fishing

Key takeaways

Biome: Appalachian river (500 m)
Best season: September – October
Difficulty: moderate
Top activity: backpacking

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Topic summary

The Gauley — Class V dam-release whitewater during Gauley Season.

Key takeaways

Difficulty: moderate
Best season: September – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Appalachian river (500 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region

Worldwide

Biome

Appalachian river (500 m)

Difficulty

moderate

backpacking

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Popular pursuits at Gauley River

Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.
Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.

Animals around Gauley River

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