Trail beside the Greenbriar River
West Virginia is called the Mountain State, but it could have just as easily been known as the River State, because West Virginia rivers are some of the best rafting rivers in America. From the Blackwater River to the New River to the incomparable Gauley River there isn’t a bad or boring river in the bunch.

Blackwater River:
The Blackwater Falls and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge make this river extremely popular.

Gauley River National Recreation Area:
Experienced whitewater lovers consider sections of this river among the best rapids in the world.

New River Gorge National River:
The New River is known for its white-water rafting as well as the rock climbing popular on the surround cliffs.

Greenbriar River:
This beautiful river can be enjoy by canoe, or on foot thanks to the adjacent trail.