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River Scale

 

The International Scale of River Difficulty defines the different levels of river as:

• Class 1: no rapids, smooth flowing water
• Class 2: some rough water--the line is easy to see and pursue
• Class 3: whitewater but very safe for larger rafts; kayakers and canoeists should have good rolling or self-rescue skills
• Class 4: whitewater for experienced paddlers only; the route through the rapids may require quick maneuvering
• Class 5: whitewater for advanced paddlers; scouting the rapid may be required, and there may be hidden hazards which require precise maneuvering
• Class 6: impassable or exploratory; for teams of experts, taking all safety precautions.

The Path of the Paddle strongly discourages attempting rapids higher than Class 3 rapids during the Path experience!