Shephard Rips is a stretch of rapids in Aroostook County, Maine, in the Acadian Plains and Hills region. It lies about 25 miles southwest of Presque Isle as the crow flies.
The Acadian Plains and Hills of Maine are rolling, glaciated forest of spruce, fir and northern hardwoods with countless lakes, bogs and rivers. Rivers drop over granite and slate ledges in falls and rips.
Aroostook County holds 22 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Bastc Rips, is about 7.3 miles away. Tiger Rips, is about 21.3 miles away. Godfrey Pitch, is about 22.8 miles away.
Shephard Rips is located at 46.4773° N, 68.4512° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.