What is the classification of rapids?

Whenever someone goes rafting or kayaking on whitewater rapids, it is vital that they have a good idea of what to expect from the river. To clarify and simplify this process, all whitewater rapids are rated on a scale of I to VI. The rapids receive ratings based on a combination of difficulty and danger.

What is a Class 3 rapids?

Class III: Intermediate. Rapids with moderate, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe. Complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required; large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided.

Is Class 4 rapids hard?

Class IV – Very Difficult: Long rapids, waves powerful and irregular; dangerous rocks, boiling eddies; powerful and precise maneuvering required.

Are there Class 6 rapids?

A Class 6 rapids, like Niagara’s, involves “the difficulties of Class 5 carried to the extreme. Nearly impossible and very dangerous.” There are only six classes of rapids.