Goliath is a notorious Class V drop with a technical, boulder-choked entry that funnels into a powerful hydraulic at the bottom of the rapid. Paddlers must navigate a tight, technical line through multiple offset rocks and a steep gradient, with serious consequences for missed moves that could result in a violent recirculation or pin potential. The rapid demands precise boat positioning, strong river-reading skills, and the ability to execute critical moves in a high-consequence environment.