The New River
“The Grand Canyon of the East,” the New River West Virginia is one of the oldest rivers in the world. At least 65 million years in its present course, the New River was once part of an immense lake that covered much of the New River Gorge area. Like the Nile, the river flows south to north, starting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The river flows though a rugged canyon up to 1300 feet in depth (hence the nickname “Grand Canyon of the East”). The rapids of the New River range from Class I to Class V, with I being the least difficult, and V being most difficult. This is the most popular choice for whitewater rafting in West Virginia!
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The Gauley River
“The Beast of the East,” the Gauley River in West Virginia is rated by many as the best whitewater trip in the world! This river is a dam-released river with its water source at Summersville Lake, the states largest man-made lake. Each Fall the Army Corp. of Engineers releases the water at Summersville dam in order to bring the lake to its winter pool levels. This release is scheduled in cooperation with whitewater outfitters to insure optimum flow for rafting the Gauley River. With two distinct twelve mile sections, the river boasts over 100 rapids ranging from Class I-V+!
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West Virginia rafting articles from T.O.A.D.

Spring Break Outdoor Adventure Alternatives
by Cynlos Ruiz

A World Of Adventure in One Place
by Carlos Steward

Classification of Whitewater Rapids

Scouting the Rapids: West Virginia's Commercial Whitewater Industry

BASE Jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge

Bridge Day
by Ben Crookshanks