Rapid 19

Also known as: South Seas exit

Rapid 19 is the lower end of the South Seas core and the final rapid of the Mile Long sequence at moderate flows. At lower water, Mile Long ends here and Ben Hurt (Rapid 20) stands as a distinct rapid below. At high water, Rapid 19 is the downstream end of the continuous South Seas wave train which merges into Ben Hurt and extends Mile Long through Rapid 20 to the island. Exit of the South Seas and terminus of Mile Long at lower flows. At high water, R19 continues directly into Ben Hurt (R20) and the sequence runs as one continuous wave train from Rapid 13.

Difficulty

Read-and-run Class III+ at moderate flows.

How it changes with flow

Low water: Distinct drop; end of Mile Long as commonly defined at this flow.

Medium: Part of stepped pool-drop sequence through South Seas.

High water: Merges with Ben Hurt into the extended Mile Long (Rapids 13–20) wave train.

Scouting

Not typically scouted individually.