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South-central West Virginia
West Virginia Bureau of Commerce and Tourism
2101 Washington Street East, Charleston
West Virginia 25305-0317
+1 304 558 2200
800 225 5982
+1 304 558 2279 (fax)
Length of trip
Lower section 17 miles in 6-8 hours; upper section 15 miles in 6-8 hours
Season
April through October. The water flow usually peaks in spring
Weather
Temperatures in early spring can be capricious, dropping as low as the 30s or
40s (F). Daytime highs average in the 70s in late spring and the high 80s in
summer, then cool off in autumn. Although it can be steamy in August, the cool
water creates the effect of an air-conditioned room. Springtime tends to be
rainy, while summer and fall are dry
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Location: about 40 miles southeast of Charleston; about 180 miles southwest of
Pittsburgh; about 225 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.
Rapids: Class I to V on lower section; Class I, II, and III on upper section.
Warm water
Boats: Dories, kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts
Lodging: Campgrounds, hotels, and B&Bs in Beckley, Fayetteville, Oak Hill,
and Summersville
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attractions
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Special features:
Appalachian hardwood forest in a rugged, uninhabited river gorge. Sometimes
called the Grand Canyon of the East
Good hiking
Wildflowers in spring
Rhododendrons bloom around Memorial Day
Swimming in summer, when the water level drops
Sensational autumn colors
White-tailed deer, beavers, hawks, American woodcocks, wild turkeys, songbirds,
hummingbirds, woodpeckers
One of the best rivers in the eastern United States for catching smallmouth
bass
The upper section is suitable for seniors in good physical condition, the
physically challenged who are comfortable in and around the water, and
families. Check with your outfitter about age limits for children
The lower section is suitable for intermediate and experienced river runners
Nearby excursions:
New River Gorge Overlook
Hawks Nest State Park
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Beckley¡XExhibition Coal Mine, Tamarack Arts Center, and Grandview
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