Rapids in Massachusetts
3 river rapids in Massachusetts across 2 counties, from the USGS dataset. The tallest is Pawtucket Falls at 15 ft. All US rapids.
State: Massachusetts 39
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Middlesex County, Massachusetts
15 fttotal height
- 1 mi from Lowell
Location verified
Rapids in Massachusetts on the map
Numbers show how many sit in that area; zoom in or click to split them, click a marker for details.
Rapids by county
Massachusetts has named rapids in 2 counties. The most are in Middlesex County (2), Essex County (1). Every county has its own page with a map and the tallest falls:
Types of rapids in Massachusetts
rapids (3).
About the data
The 3 rapids in Massachusetts come from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Whitewater class is being added from guidebooks and paddling reports; 1 have coordinates verified against aerial imagery. Every page has the river, the nearest town and distance, a map with directions and a review form.