Event Description

The Upper Gauley is a 9.8 mile section of Class IV+ and Class V whitewater. The race is run from the lower put in at Summersville Dam to the upstream face of Postage Due Rock in Sweets Falls Rapid. A paddler will need excellent endurance and very solid skills to prevent trouble on this long, powerful river. Bomb-proof bracing and 2-sided rolls, along with big water skills and precise maneuvering, are required to have reasonable assurance of a safe and an enjoyable run.

Event details and schedule

Event Day Itinerary - September 18, 2023

• 8:30 AM - Event Check In/Late Registration @ Summersville Dam
• 10:30 AM - Shuttle Pickup @ Mason's Branch
• 11:45 AM - Event Briefing
• 12:00 PM - Race Starts
• 2:00 PM - Finish Line Party @ Sweets Falls
• 6:00 PM - Awards & Afterparty at ACE Adventure Gear