Feel the thrill of being at the river's edge! White Water Walk offers a first-hand lesson in the raw power and peril of the Niagara River's Class 6 whitewater rapids, some of the wildest in North America.
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Whirlpool Rapids Gorge—Niagara River, New YorkAs the water travels through, it reaches about 30 mph, creating the Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids, some of the most extreme in the entire world.
Near the brink of the Falls, a speed of 109 km/h has been recorded. As the water travels through the Whirlpool Rapids at White Water Walk, it is traveling at about 48 km/hr or 30 mph, creating the Whirlpool Rapids – “Class 6 white-water rapids”.
William J.Kendall, a policeman from Boston Mass. swam the Whirlpool Rapids on August 22, 1886. He wore only his swimming trunks and a cork life preserver.
You'll have class three and class five rapids, accompanied by calm pools and a beautiful waterfall. There are guided tours and full-day trips, including a guided tour of the Victoria Falls.
The Niagara Gorge is a deadly section of exploratory rapids. As the water travels through, it reaches about 30 mph, creating the Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids, some of the most extreme in the entire world.
At the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge the gorge suddenly narrows by more than half and water speeds up to approximately 22 mph (35 kmph) forming the world famous Whirlpool Rapids.
Class VI: Extreme and Exploratory RapidsThe consequences of errors are very severe and rescue may be impossible. Only teams of rapids' experts should attempt these rapids at favorable water levels, after close personal inspection and taking all precautions.
Upper Tuolumne River (Cherry Creek), CaliforniaCherry Creek is the gold standard for Class V and is the hardest section of commercially rafted whitewater in the United States. Rapids like Mushroom (V), Toadstool (V), and Lewis's Leap (V) challenge even the most experienced river guides.
The 31.5-mile section of the river between Hells Canyon Dam and Upper Pittsburg Landing is designated as the Wild river section. Rapids vary from Class II to Class V.
Class IV Rapids - Whitewater with Obstacles and More Technical Skills » Larger waves, narrow passages, and multiple obstacles to avoid requiring precise maneuvering to avoid upset.
People do not recommend swimming in the Niagara River, nor is it allowed in most areas. The river has strong currents, turbulent rapids, and unpredictable undertows, especially in the Lower Niagara River below Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls FactsThe sound of the Falls has been described as thunder, and is caused by air bubbles breaking as they are slammed up and out of the water. The plunge pool beneath the falls is 35m(100 feet) deep. It is estimated that Niagara Falls erodes at the rate of 1foot per year.
On August 6, 1918, a dumping scow broke loose from its towing tug in the rapids of the upper Niagara River with Gustav F.Lofberg and James H.Harris aboard. The men opened the bottom dumping doors and the scow grounded in the shallow rapids, only 600 metres from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls.
These rapids are often best saved for those who have rafted before, but that doesn't necessarily rule out the first-time adventure-seekers. If you're in great shape and ready for a physical and mental challenge, you may be ready for Class IV rapids rafting trip on your first river expedition.