Rainbow Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 13.5 miles northwest of Rhinelander and roughly 116 miles northwest of Green Bay 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.
Oneida County holds 3 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Halfbreed Rapids, is about 14 miles away. Whirlpool Rapids, is about 17.7 miles away. Willow Falls, is about 21.8 miles away.
Rainbow Rapids is located at 45.8105° N, 89.5409° 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.