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Classic Riverside Overnight - Trip #121
Overnight Whitewater Rafting on the Gauley River from Top to Bottom!
Day one embark down the Upper Gauley with pounding whitewater. Relax by the fire that evening. Day two, take in the stunning cliff walls of the Lower Gauley and the sparking whitewater.
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Trip Description
Two Days of Whitewater Rafting One Night Under the Stars
This is a continuous river trip, after whitewater rafting on the Upper Gauley camp overnight at Wood's Ferry just below the Upper Gauley take-out. Then we put-in from our overnight campsite and run the Lower Gauley. If you want to run the entire river top to bottom this is the best way o do it, if you don't have two days to spend you can do it all in one day on a Premier Gauley Marathon.
Trip Format
Whitewater Rafting The Gauley River in a 14' Premier Raft on an Overnight Trip
Day 2: Put-in at Mason's Branch to warm up on the Lower Gauley, with lunch on the river and take-out at ACE's Sugar Creek spot. This eliminates the 3.5 miles of flat water other outfitters paddle to the public take-out at Swiss. You will camp overnight along the riverside with your guide grilling your dinner and breakfast the next morning. Our 14-foot rafts are lighter and more maneuverable, which makes a long day seem a bit easier. They are able to take more extreme lines and surf in smaller holes.
The Season
Autumn Whitewater Rafting on the Gauley
What To Wear
What To Wear And Bring
Meals
Gourmet Meals
Dinner - Day 1: Steak and vegetarian options, with sides of potatoes, salad, corn on the cob, and various desserts. Beverages include soft drinks as well as lemonade and water, and a limited amount of beer. Guest are allowed to bring a cooler with extra beverages. Breakfast - Day 2: Hot grilled breakfast includes eggs, sausage and bacon, fresh fruit, muffins and danishes. Beverages include milk, juice, coffee and other hot beverages. |
Take a whitewater rafting trip on both stretches of the Gauley without ever leaving the canyon gorge on this overnight trip. Day one: embark down the 
Day 1: Put-in at Summersville Dam and enjoy Lost Paddle Canyon's continuous whitewater.
Autumn colors and a festive atmosphere! Water is warmer as the season progresses into the end of October. This is due to the fact that at the beginning of the season, water is coming off the very bottom of the lake, and towards the end of the draw down the water is coming from closer to the top of the lake where it has been warmed by the sun. Wetsuits are highly recommended. This river is rated No. 2 in North America and No. 6 in the World. It's know for it's whitewater during the fall flow.
Pile, wool or acrylic sweater Polyester or wool long johns wool and/or rubber gloves, ski Cap Nylon Windbreaker Wetsuits and neoprene booties are strongly recommended. Wetsuits are available for rent at ACE. NO COTTON!!!!!!
Lunch - Both Days: Hot grilled lunch both days at Sweet's Falls. Watch the thrills and spills as other rafters take on the single biggest drop on the Gauley! Primitive bathroom facilities and a covered eating area are exclusive to ACE's lunch spot. Heaters will warm you up on chilly fall days as you eat and watch the most exciting rapid of the day from your front row seat ACE provides!
