Bill Cross Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 7.5 miles northwest of Merrill and roughly 88.3 miles east of Eau Claire as the crow flies.
The Northern Lakes and Forests are a glaciated landscape of pine, spruce, aspen and northern hardwoods dotted with thousands of lakes and wetlands. Rivers step down over ancient bedrock ledges, with dark, tannin-stained water pouring over rock.
Lincoln County holds 3 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Posey Rapids, is about 2 miles away. Rib Falls, is about 20 miles away. Whirlpool Rapids, is about 25.2 miles away.
Bill Cross Rapids is located at 45.2519° N, 89.8007° 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.