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Rapid SC Class III+

Mill Rapid, Right Line

Twelvemile Creek - SC 137 to Lay Bridge Rd (SC)

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Gauge Conditions
Twelvemile Creek near Liberty, SC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

ELF

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mill Rapid, Right Line
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The right line consists of punching a large hole and driving hard straight off the horizon line.   You can punch the hole by hitting it where it looks the worst (this will actually get you through upright and unscathed most of the time).  Be ready to brace if the hole catches you.  Following the hole, do not let the flow push you right over the boof. This boof is about 3 feet tall and offers a great practice ground for other rivers. If the water pushes you right, you’ll land on a flat rock.  If you drive straight off, make sure to land flat and know that it’s a false lip. Don’t take your boof stroke until you can clearly see the lip. Make sure to turn your bow to the right as you fall off to ensure no bow damage from a nearby downstream rock.  

Know that the outflow is shallow and you’ll need to weave in between some rocks to get further downstream. Stay away from the river right log pile and work back towards the middle of the river.

A sneak is available on far far river right. At lower flows a wheelchair move is necessary, but this goes around the large hole and spits you out right at the good boof.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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SC 137 to Lay Bridge Rd
Twelvemile Creek
II-III(V+) 1.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater