About 9,600 people raft the Cheat annually. Class I is considered easy. Class II is novice. Class III is intermediate. Class IV is advanced.
Class V is expert.
Class VI is almost impossible. Rafters are expected to paddle and take orders from guides. Wet suits, paddling jackets, and wool socks may be rented or purchased from most outfitters in spring and fall. Tennis shoes are recommended for footing in the raft and wet rocks. Rafters must wear helmets and life jackets.