Hawks Nest (Tailrace to Gauley Bridge)
New River • NC, VA, WV
Length
5.0 mi
Difficulty
Class III-IV
Shuttle
7 mi / 12 min
Short reach below Hawks Nest Dam, frequently dry due to hydro diversion.
When tailrace flows are running, Class III-IV creek-like drops through
a rarely-paddled gorge. Most boaters prefer the Lower Gorge above.
✓ Real river route loaded