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Whitewater Rapids Rating System for River RunningCalifornia's American River Whitewater RaftingChoosing the right trip for your party
is essential to enjoying any whitewater rafting experience. With that in mind, American
Whitewater employs the following basic distinction between the Forks of the
American River: Class III, Class IV, and Class V. If, after reading the
contents of this page, you need more information prior to booking your
whitewater rafting trip, please do not hesitate to call our reservations staff
at:
Class III For groups with smaller children that want a family oriented trip that emphasizes the natural and scenic beauty of the South Fork of the American River, be sure to check out our special Family Whitewater Rafting Trips!
Great choice for adventurous kids and adults. Rapids are Class III-IV with swift currents and bigger drops. These trips require active paddling. The Middle Fork of the American is your choice for a Class IV whitewater rafting trip. Class IV
Class V Best for enthusiastic rafters seeking maximum excitement. Rapids are Class V with steep, technical drops and long, fast wave trains. The North Fork of the American River is one of the premier rafting trips in the state of California. Read the AWA's Rating ScaleThe American Whitewater Association has some good information on the whitewater rating system. You can read their descriptions of some of your favorite rapids and where they fit into the Class III, Class IV, and Class V rapid descriptions. |
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