Gauley River Rafting

Call 1-800-806-2180 to book!

Raft with the only licensed Christian rafting outfitter on the Gauley River! With over 40 years of experience, Alpine is your source for WV whitewater rafting. We are passionately committed to safety and quality Christian adventure for your church, youth group, or family and friends.

The legendary Gauley River is ranked among the top ten best whitewater rivers in the world, boasting over 100 rapids! On selected dates in the fall, guaranteed ideal water flows are released from Summersville Dam in southern West Virginia, thus providing “Gauley Season” during weekends every September and October.

Each trip on the Gauley includes amazing whitewater, stunning views, a picnic lunch, and a guided reflection on God’s Word.

2024 dates will be announced in the spring!

Lower Gauley
Monday $99.00
Friday $109.00
Saturday $119.00

Upper Gauley
Monday $109.00
Friday $119.00
Saturday $139.00

Reverse Traverse $189.00

Double Upper $199.00

Marathon
Monday $149.00
Friday $179.00
Saturday $199.00

Overnight Accommodations

Bunkhouse Cabin $12/person

Alpine Lodge $22/person (3-5 per room)

Alpine Lodge $55/room (1-2 per room)

2024 Rates

  • The Lower Gauley has unique beauty and heart-pounding excitement! A step above the Lower New River, this twelve miles of BIG water adventure includes class III - V rapids.

  • Extreme whitewater! Fourteen miles of excitement! Includes numerous class III – V rapids and the “Big 5” Class V+ rapids. Not for the faint of heart. Previous rafting experience highly recommended.

  • Enjoy the entire Gauley over a two-day period. Raft the Lower Gauley on Friday and the Upper Gauley on Saturday.

  • Previous rafting experience strongly recommended. Extreme whitewater! Fourteen miles of excitement twice in one day!

  • Gauley Marathon Rating: Class I – V+ Ages: 16 +

    Twenty-six miles of heart-pumping adventure – all in one day! This trip is for those that want it all! Experience over 100 rapids on both sections of the Gauley River. Previous rafting experience strongly recommended.