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Easy. Easy rapids wtih waves up to three feet and wide clear channels visible without scouting. Some maneuvering required.
Medium Difficulty. Rapids with high irregular wave. Narrow passages often requiring complex maneuvering.
Difficult. Long difficult rapids with constricted passages often requiring precise maneuvering in very turbulent waters. Scouting rapid is often necessary from shore.
Very Difficult. Extremely difficult, long, and very violent rapids with highly congested routes always requiring scouting from shore
* Classification of river sections change with the river flow. Higher flows generally require more decisive and demanding maneuvers.
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Length 4 Miles 1 to 2 Hour Float Mainly Class II water
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Anyone inte
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Open Space
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Director, at
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