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Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
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The New River, the Gauley River, the Cheat River -- three of the world's most famous whitewater rivers rage through the canyons of West Virginia, but commercial whitewater rafting is available on four rivers and countless more are open for kayaking. More than 30 whitewater-rafting outfitters are licensed to guide rafting trips on West Virginia rivers. Most maintain large base camps near the New and Gauley rivers in southern West Virginia but provide shuttle service to all runnable streams.
Gauley River
The Gauley River is one of the world's most extreme whitewater rafting streams. Like its counterpart, the New River, to the south, the Gauley is divided into upper and lower runs. The upper is the best known and most technical, requiring skill and experience.
New River
The New River is one of the world's most popular whitewater rafting rivers. Not as technical as its counterpart, the Gauley River, to the north, the New is a great family-style river. No rafting experience is required. The rafting area is divided into two segments -- a rough lower run and more-gentle upper run.
Cheat River
The Cheat River is West Virginia's third most-popular rafting stream. Unlike the technical Gauley and family-style New, the Cheat enjoys less traffic, which is part of its attraction. In northern West Virginia, the Cheat is also less than a half-day's drive from Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
Tygart River
The Tygart River is West Virginia's least known commercial rafting stream and, as with the nearby Cheat, its obscurity is part of its charm. Though primarily a kayaking stream, some rafting companies guide tours on the Tygart.
West Virginia Kayaking Streams
Generally too small to accomodate commercial whitewater rafts, countless whitewater streams are available for kayaking. Among the best known are Big Sandy Creek in Preston County, the Meadow River and Manns Creek in Fayette County, the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in Jefferson County, and the Greenbrier River in Summers County.
Whitewater Lounge
Looking for more specific whitewater rafting information? There's another paddling forum we recommend here: http://www.wvforums.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=2
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