by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Fayette Station About This Rapid This Class III/IV rapid is the last of the day for most boaters, finishing up underneath the iconic New River Gorge Bridge. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000 cfs(12-7’) – At these high flows, a big concern is being sure to make it to the...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Miller’s Folly About This Rapid This Class IV rapid is the longest on the New River and has some great features at multiple water levels. *There is a great side hike up Butchers Branch, a tributary creek that flows in on the river left side just before Miller’s...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Lower Kaymoor About This Rapid From a solid Class IV at high water to an easy Class III when it’s low, Lower Kaymoor’s characteristics change a lot with the water level. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000cfs(12-7’), 14,000-7,500cfs(7-4’) – At higher flows, Lower Kaymoor has...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Hook 99 – Harman’s Rapid About This Rapid This Class III/IV rapid is named after one of the original boaters of the New River Gorge, John Harmon. One year during a downriver kayak race, Harmon found himself vertically pinned against a boulder at the top of...
by Jamie Smith | May 22, 2024
Lower Keeney About This Rapid The final and steepest rapid of the Keeneys trio is Lower Keeney. Although the Meat Grinder is at the top right of Lower Keeney, it is really only a hazard while running Middle Keeney. Due to the Meat Grinder’s position, the entrance and...
