Swiss Access
Swiss Access
Swiss Access provides an upper put-in point for the Lower Gauley River, a premier whitewater destination featuring Class III-IV rapids with several Class V+ sections.
Located in Nicholas County near the town of Swiss, this access point is reached via South Swiss Road off Route 39 and serves as a key entry point for paddlers tackling the scenic 25-mile free-flowing section of the Gauley River through its gorges and valleys.
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