Gilmores Mistake Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the North Central Hardwood Forests region. It lies about 16.2 miles north of Keshena and roughly 52 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies.
The North Central Hardwood Forests are a transition zone of maple, oak and basswood forest, lakes and farmland between the northern conifer forests and the prairies. Waterfalls occur where rivers cut through sandstone and bedrock ledges.
Langlade County holds 18 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Burnt Shanty Rapids, is under a mile away. Hanson Rapids, is under a mile away. Garfield Rapids, is about 1.5 miles away.
Gilmores Mistake Rapids is located at 45.1178° N, 88.6632° 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.