Rapid 16

Also known as: South Seas entry

Rapid 16 is the first rapid within the South Seas core of Mile Long. At moderate flows it runs as a distinct wave-train drop after Capsize; at high water it becomes the upstream end of the continuous South Seas sequence (Rapids 16–19). At moderate flows, Rapid 16 runs as a distinct drop below Capsize with recovery water below. At high water it's the upstream entry to the South Seas wave-train core (Rapids 16-19) and Mile Long's character becomes one continuous push.

Difficulty

Read-and-run Class III+ at moderate flows; builds with flow.

How it changes with flow

Low water: Distinct wave-train drop with recovery below.

Medium: Part of stepped pool-drop run through Rapids 16–19.

High water: Upstream end of continuous South Seas wave train.

Scouting

Not typically scouted individually.