Scratch Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Rusk County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 17.6 miles west of Phillips and roughly 67.2 miles northeast 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.
There are 7 recorded rapids in Rusk County. Otter Slide Rapids, is under a mile away. Bergeron Rapids, is about 2.3 miles away. Flambeau Falls, is about 2.5 miles away.
Scratch Rapids is located at 45.6294° N, 90.7527° 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.