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The current ICF system does not allow for such delineation and doesn’t give the reader as much information as this revamped scale does. This is certainly not an ideal solution, but hopefully a step in the right direction. For instance, we have not attempted to define a Class 5.2 rapid, but will rely on the ICF definition of a Class V rapid and only suggest that a 5.2 drop is at the extreme end of what is considered Class V. We have not broken down Class I, II, III, IV, or VI rapids. We feel there isn’t much variation of difficulty within Class I, II, or III rapids. What most experts consider Class VI is run so infrequently that there is too little basis to make valid comparisons or quality differences among them. We welcome any dialogue or criticism to help us develop a more informative and realistic scale of difficulty in today’s brave, new whitewater world.

DISTANCE: Measured in miles from county and USGS maps; generally rounded off.

TIME: This is actual paddling time on the river, including time for scouting when necessary. When paddling with more than two or three boats, or when a lunch stop will be made, additional time should be allowed.