Sixth Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Ashland County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 5.2 miles northeast of Park Falls and roughly 98.2 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 11 recorded rapids in Ashland County. Fifth Rapids, is under a mile away. Fourth Rapids, is under a mile away. Third Rapids, is under a mile away.
Sixth Rapids is located at 45.9910° N, 90.3704° 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 exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.