Pillow Rock Rapid at 2800 cfs. Filmed from the scouting rock on the left bank, this video describes the features present in Pillow Rock Rapid and includes footage of whitewater rafting and kayaking through the rapid.

Video includes a description of the features present in Pillow Rock Rapid on the Gauley River in West Virginia including footage of people running the rapid. Pillow rock is one of the most...

Mar 16, 2022 · At river level on the right bank, just downstream of the rapid, a raft or kayak starts by bobbing along at an impressive clip. Just before the Rock itself, the boat dips— and then its nose climbs up a massive pillow of water against the upstream side of the rock.

This formidable river deals out 25 rapids in just the first 9 miles of water and hosts legendary class V rapids like Pillow Rock, Iron Ring, Lost Paddle and more. Come explore video, photos and detailed descriptions of all the Upper Gauley river rapids in this comprehensive online guide.

Footage from a special release of 4700 cfs on the Upper Gauley River.

Nov 5, 2020 · Pillow Rock is another infamous rapid that draws a crowd every Gauley Fest. While it's not the hardest rapid on the Upper Gauley section, it certainly has the potential for being the most memorable. All the water in the river drives hard up …

Pillow Rock Rapid is one of the most famous (infamous?) rapids on the Gauley River. It’s responsible for a TON of carnage every year at Gauley Fest, a lot of which is well documented – if you’re looking to add some extra nerves to your trip.

Below you’ll find detailed descriptions, videos and photo resources for every major rapid of the Upper Gauley River. Click a rapid below to get started.

Jul 22, 2009 · Pillow Rock Rapid on West Virginia’s Gauley River is a roiling torrent of class V whitewater. When a raft guide maneuvers a 16-foot commercial boat loaded with adventure seekers through the rapid, the raft bobs and rolls, plummets into troughs and pops over the crests of enormous waves, and emerges from the last hole like a breaching whale.

Nov 23, 2011 · Video footage of whitewater rafting through Pillow Rock Rapid on the Gauley River during the summer months. During the summer, the water level can vary drast...