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Gauley Camping and Whitewater Rafting in WV

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GAULEY WHITEWATER RAFTING/ HIKING/CAMPING IN WV

Thursday-Sunday, September 11-14  

Trip # AD2508

 


SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS AUGUST 12!

Come join us in West Virginia on this "a la carte" rafting and/or hiking camping trip. Choose Saturday, September 13, rafting on either the Upper or Lower Gauley River and two or three nights camping at Cantrell Rafting base camp which includes an onsite grill and pub, a full service restaurant, and a live band on Saturday night!

The campground is adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park. This exciting national park has a variety of hiking trails to your liking. Check them out on AllTrails. There are also nearby ziplines and horseback riding. This trip is a tremendous opportunity to find a smorgasbord of adventure! Please let the Coordinator know if you want ot hike.

NOTE: Pets are not allowed on RSOC trips.


The base camp includes the following amenities on Saturday:

Breakfast: Appalachian biscuit and gravy breakfast

Plenty of coffee and water     

Fresh fruit

Lunch: On the river, sandwiches, fruit  chips, drinks etc.

Precautions:

The Upper Gauley is an extreme 5+ class, for experienced rafters — not for novices. You must be fit and able to paddle hard,. (see Cantrell website below).

The Lower Gauley is a medium class 3-5 rapids river.

Cantrell refund policy: Full— 30 days prior; 50% — two weeks prior; none —  less than two weeks prior to trip.


Wetsuits: If temperatures dictate, wetsuits may be mandated. If folks have cold weather gear, they can bring their own; if not, the wetsuit package is $25 per person plus 6% sales tax to be collected the day of rafting.

Location: Cantrell Rafting, 49 Cantrell Drive, Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840    304/877-8235

Website: https://cantrellultimaterafting.com/home/

Prices: Choose between sign up options below:

Signup Codes and Cost:

L2 - Lower (Sat) + 2 nights camping (Fri & Sat)      $147

L3 - Lower (Sat) + 3 nights camping (Thur-Sun)      $158

L0 - Lower (Sat) + 0 camping (you arrange lodging)            $125

        OR

U2 - Upper (Sat) + 2 nights camping (Fri & Sat)      $157

U3 - Upper (Sat) + 3 nights camping (Thur-Sun)      $168

U0 - Upper (Sat)+ 0 camping (you arrange lodging) $135

       OR

C2 - Camping only (2 nights) $27

C3 - Camping only (3 nights) $38

Note: If you chose "0" nights camping to book a cabin with Cantrell's, book soon they fill up!

Mail check (payable to “RSOC”) with trip # (AD2508) and code you choose on the memo line, to: Steve Gutermuth, 24 McDonald Road, Arden, NC 28704

Coordinator: Steve Gutermuth   404/583-6370

stergu24@gmail.com





Date and Time

Thursday, September 11, 2025, 8:00 AM until Sunday, September 14, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Cantrell Rafting
49 Cantrell Drive
Fayetteville, WV  25840
USA
(304) 877-8235

Event Contact(s)

Steve Gutermuth

Category

Adventures

Registration Info

Registration is not available online - contact the event coordinator