Everyone told me Tom's Cove was best for first time sea kayakers. It was rougher than the channel on the day I went, not horrible but lots of little waves. The hardest part is when going around the point of the island where the Inlet, the Channel and Toms Cove all meet, it gets rough and if you're not confident in your balance I'd avoid this area. Once I got into the channel it was nice, went with the current instead of against it. Only go into the pony marsh at high tide, it's not accessible at low tide and theres still many places you can get stuck during high tide. Overall a great experience.

The Gauley River is recognized as one of the top ranked whitewater rivers in the world. It is 105 miles long and features over 100 rapids. The Gauley is a dam controlled watershed and scheduled fall release dates offer amazing flows for rafting. It travels through stunning wilderness scenery including canyon cliffs, waterfalls and lush foliage. This is the most difficult section of the river. Do not try this run without the skills and confidence for Class V rapids. Be extremely careful of the undercut rocks along this run. Insignificant, Pillow Rock, Lost Paddle, Iron Ring, and Sweet's Falls are world famous rapids that require extra caution.

Summersville Lake is located on the Gauley River in Nicholas County. The 2,700 acre reservoir has a maximum depth of 327 feet, making it the largest lake in West Virginia. The lake was constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for flood control. This lake has many unique coves to explore and offers 60 miles of shoreline. The Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make this lake a popular tourist destination. There is a small day use fee for boat ramp access. This access ramp is located in Long Point Area at the marina and offers boat rentals and full services.

The Gauley River is recognized as one of the top ranked whitewater rivers in the world. It is 105 miles long and features over 100 rapids. The Gauley is a dam controlled watershed and scheduled fall release dates offer amazing flows for rafting. It travels through stunning wilderness scenery including canyon cliffs, waterfalls and lush foliage. This section has several class III rapids and a few that are class IV. The most difficult rapids in the run are the Woods Ferry Rapid and the Backender Rapid.

The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Turkle Pond is a very peaceful and quiet area with spectacular views.

The Cheat River is 78.3 miles long and meanders through remote well kept farmlands. This stretch of the Cheat River features many difficult rapids. After passing several Class II-III rapids, there is a large boulder called Calamity Rock. Usually this boulder should be run through the right passage but at high levels its best to run along the left bank. After passing the boulder the river narrows with 3 major rapids creating crosscurrents and eddies.

Summersville Lake is located on the Gauley River in Nicholas County. The 2,700 acre reservoir has a maximum depth of 327 feet, making it the largest lake in West Virginia. The lake was constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for flood control. This lake has many unique coves to explore and offers 60 miles of shoreline. The Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make this lake a popular tourist destination. There is a small day use fee for boat ramp access. This access ramp is located in the Battle Run Area.

Rocky Fork Creek begins right below the dam and winds through spectacular scenery as the river quickens. Anytime the river forks take the left channel. There is an old milldam that is a mandatory portage to your left and can be challenging. Takeout is at Browning road bridge. Fishing is excellent and wildlife is abundant.

The New River is one of West Virginia’s biggest attractions. It is a high volume, powerful river and can be run over a wide range of river levels. This section is the beginning of the New River Gorge and travels through rugged mountains and cliffs that line both sides of the river. It is home to the biggest whitewater in West Virginia. There are plenty of big powerful rapids that have many complicated boulders to maneuver.

The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a sanctuary for migratory birds and lies along the western shore of Delaware Bay. The refuge contains a variety of habitats, including freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, ponds, and forested areas. It supports 267 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. This route explores the vast marsh and Shell Beach Pond.