Upper Gauley Put-in
Upper Gauley Put-in
Located below Summersville Dam, the Upper Gauley Put-in features two boat launches, with an upstream option that includes an extra Class III rapid (Entrance) before the main run.
The downstream launch on river right is accessible from the parking lot and serves as the standard put-in for the challenging 12-mile Upper Gauley section featuring multiple Class V rapids and a 335-foot descent.
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