Guide To Upper Railroad This Class IV rapid is named for being just upstream of the railroad trestle that crosses the New River and is your first major rapid on the Lower New. Higher Flows 32,000-14,000 cfs(12-7’) – At high flows, the dominating river feature...
Guide to Fayette Station 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 32,000-14,000cfs(12-7’) - At these high flows, a big concern is being sure to make it to the...
Guide to Lower Keeney 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 line for...
Guide To Hook 99 & Harmon’s Falls  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 the rapid. He...
Guide to Lower Kaymoor 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...
