The drop dead beautiful, steep walled New River Gorge has some of the biggest whitewater in West Virginia. A very good place to get ready for Gauley Season. We will have one guided raft available on Sunday so this could be a good opportunity to share a paddling weekend with someone who doesn't kayak or is not ready for the Gorge. Many other activities are available in the area for non-paddling friends/family as well. Anything from hiking, biking, rock climbing, visiting historical sites to antique shopping. For example, my wife goes just for the Pies 'n Pints Restaurant
New River NP

We will meet in the parking lot of the Visitor's Center at 9:00 Saturday and 9:00 Sunday to organize for the Class III/IV Gorge section (Cunard to Fayette Station). Consider this if you're an advanced intermediate with a good roll and looking for some big-water experience. If someone volunteers to lead, there could be the option of some to do the Class II Upper Section (Thurmond to Cunard) which is great for a practiced beginner/intermediate paddler. Last year, some folks who rafted the Gorge on Saturday kayaked the Upper Section on Sunday.

We will camp at Ray’s Campground near Hico, WV, just north of the New River Gorge. (304-658-4386 or Ray’s Campground

Directions to Ray’s: Take the Route 60 exit off of Route 19. Go west on Route 60 for a 100 yards or so to Sunday Road. Take right on Sunday Road and look for Rays Campground a few miles down on the left. We have spots reserved.

Contact me if you plan on coming or have questions. If you want to reserve a spot in the raft please call me as soon as possible as there will be limited space.

Joe Marksz ..... 216-281-1517 ..... 216-533-0604c