OCT New River Gorge for the Summer Gathering

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OCT New River Gorge for the Summer Gathering

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OCT New River Gorge for the Summer Gathering. Saturday 7/19 & Sunday 7/20. Sejal & I will be coordinating the paddle on the Lower (Cunard to Fayette Station). https://www.americanwhitewater.org/.../ ... /2418/main Advanced Class 3/4. It's at a good level right now (1.99'). We'll keep an eye on it. Please let us know if you are interested in joining this trip.
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Thanks for coordinating, Wade & Sejal.

Ken & I are maybe's. Watching the level. I'm also posting similar on Raymond's thread.

Did you know there is a low release on the Dries this weekend? We've never done it, have you?
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I plan to be there Sat. and Sun.

The Dries would be cool to hit. I’ve done it once at a lower level (1200cfs, I think) and it was manageable to boat scout. Super beautiful and super easy shuttle!
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Ken & Alicia, hope to paddle with you on the Gorge.
Savanna, will be great to see you and paddle.
New is at 1.15' and gages up stream look level for the most part.
Rain in the forecast but I don't think that will effect levels.

Meeting at Ray's 10am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday, to run shuttle.

I know Sejal wants to run the Dries, I could be interested, but I got people for the Gorge.
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I'm a maybe, depending on water level.
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Gorge is going up. But Hinton has leveled. Keep your fingers crossed.
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NRG is at 2.46’. It just started a move up after going down all day.
Right now we’re talking small changes. Hinton looks like it’s going down slightly.
My “guess” is that we will either have 2.25’ to 2.5’ or a blowout.
Nothing else in the area is running natural flow.
The NRG Dries(Class 3-4) is supposed to be releasing this weekend. I have never run it but one of our paddlers has. That is a possibility.
In case of a blow out and no paddling, there are hikes in the area.
I’m leaving in a few to head to the NRG. 4 of our party are already there, hiking.
We will make decisions based on who comes and availability of runs at the time. I’m still hopeful for the Gorge.
Let me know what you’re plans are based on the info. Staying at Ray’s, tentative 10am on Saturday and 9am on Sunday.

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Savanna K wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:47 am I plan to be there Sat. and Sun.

The Dries would be cool to hit. I’ve done it once at a lower level (1200cfs, I think) and it was manageable to boat scout. Super beautiful and super easy shuttle!
As of 330 Friday, Dries releasing 2000 cfs which is a really cool, creekish level in places! Im up for running it for sure. Will likley be in town early Saturday!
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