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Water Activities · Lansing, WV
Two days on the Upper Gauley are a focused immersion in some of the most intense whitewater in the eastern United States. Expect non-stop Class V rapids, canyon views, and a guide-run experience for competent paddlers.
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A single day on the Upper Gauley packs hair-raising Class IV and V rapids, the infamous Sweets Falls, and a catered riverside lunch into six hours of full-throttle whitewater. Expect technical lines, expert guides, and a communal rush that’s as much about teamwork as it is about adrenaline.
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