BZ Falls

Class V rapid on the White Salmon River Located in White Salmon, Klickitat County, Washington (WA), United States (US)

• About BZ Falls:

  A sloping 15 foot waterfall that has serious consequences with a missed line. Portaging is highly recommend. Whether you Kayak, Raft, SUP, or Canoe, Paddle Labs is your source for whitewater logging and the most up to date river information. Log in or Register with Paddle Labs to learn more about BZ Falls

• Class V

  
  Extremely long, obstructed, or very violent rapids which expose a paddler to added risk. Drops may contain** large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex, demanding routes. Rapids may continue for long distances between pools, demanding a high level of fitness. What eddies exist may be small, turbulent, or difficult to reach. At the high end of the scale, several of these factors may be combined. Scouting is recommended but may be difficult. Swims are dangerous, and rescue is often difficult even for experts. A very reliable eskimo roll, proper equipment, extensive experience, and practiced rescue skills are essential. Because of the large range of difficulty that exists beyond Class IV, Class 5 is an open-ended, multiple-level scale designated by class 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, etc… each of these levels is an order of magnitude more difficult than the last. Example: increasing difficulty from Class 5.0 to Class 5.1 is a similar order of magnitude as increasing from Class IV to Class 5.0.
  (From American Whitewater)