The Falls Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 5.4 miles southeast of Lake Nebagamon and roughly 32.1 miles southeast of Duluth 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.
Douglas County holds 17 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Big Twin Rapids, is under a mile away. Little Twin Rapids, is under a mile away. Mays Rips Rapids, is about 1 miles away.
The Falls Rapids is located at 46.4689° N, 91.6078° 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.