Fun for families with children as young as 4. Waves are generally quite small; passages clear of any major obstacles.
CLASS II-III
INTERMEDIATE
Great for beginners and Intermediate rafters. All ages groups 7 and up. Rapids are longer, bigger, and more exciting but not difficult. Big runnable waves, swift current with obstacles easy to miss.
CLASS III-IV
INTERMEDIATE +
Best for adventurous beginners and intermediate rafters who have swimming ability and are 12 or older. Rapids are longer, and markedly more powerful. Rafters are needed to paddle through large waves and holes.
CLASS IV-IV+
ADVANCED RAFTERS
Or very athletic, adventurous first timers with swimming ability and 14 and over. Very long rapids; dangerous rocks and powerful waves and currents, precise and powerful maneuvering is required. Previous experience recommended.
CLASS V
SUPER ADVANCED RAFTERS
With previous class IV/IV+ experience looking for the ultimate whitewater challenge.
CLASS VI
UNRUNNABLE
Rivers and rapids that are only run by EXPERTS and then with great risk to their safety.
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