Gauley River
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Gauge Information
Army Corps of Engineers,
Summersville Dam
(304) 872-5809
The Gauley is a wonderfully busy river with an outstanding
number of high quality rapids throughout it’s
24 mile length from the Summersville Dam to Swiss.
The character of the river is pool-drop and on the
upper 9.8 mile section from the Summersville Dam to
Mason's Branch, the most challenging rapids are at
the lower limit of class V.
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Several other rapids on this river come in just a hair below
this and are rated class IV+. The implication is simple. A paddler
will need excellent endurance and very solid skills to prevent
trouble on this long, powerful river. Bomb-proof bracing and
2-sided rolls, along with big water skills and precise maneuvering,
are required to have reasonable assurance of a safe and an enjoyable
run.
Scheduled releases occur on weekends beginning the Friday
following Labor Day.
American Whitewater River Database - Click on graphic below
and follow the link to a wealth of information about this
section of river.
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