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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features.
The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Plane The largest airport is at Charleston, about 65 miles from Summersville. There are also small airports at Summersville and Beckley. Car The main entrance to Gauley River National Recreation Area is located off US Route 19 south of Summersville and north of Fayetteville, West Virginia. Turn off US Route 19 onto WV Route 129 toward Summersville Dam. Take the second left after you cross over the dam and follow the signs to Gauley River.
Weather Notes
Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the surrounding area. On average, the warmest month is July. The maximum average precipitation also occurs in July.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
82°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Rain Showers Likely
1 to 6 mph NW
Wed
80°F
Sunny
2 mph N
Thu
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph S
Fri
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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