Whitewater:

Gauley River (Curtin Bridge to Persinger Creek)

Description:

This is the section of the Gauley River that flows into Summersville Lake.  It is called the Crupperneck section or the "Top Gauley".  This is a good intermediate kayak run with boulder drop rapids.  At high water levels, this can approach class IV.  Class II-III(IV). 12.4 miles.  Find more details on the American Whitewater link below.  

Directions:

The Gauley River is located in south central West Virginia, flowing out of the Monongahela National Forest and into Summersville Lake.  The put-in is located at the Rt. 20/55 Bridge (Google directions below) and the take out is at the DNR Persinger Cr. Fishing Access.  There is an alternate access point at the mouth of Panther Creek.  Put-In:  38.290800 ,-80.641100 Take-Out:  38.298767, -80.768804 See the American Whitewater description of the run for more access points.  


Activities:

Bicycling, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Holes, Whitewater

Web resources:

American Whitewater Page

ORC Resources:

Book ” A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia”

Hero photo and gallery photos courtesy of  Jeff Macklin.

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