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Rapid MA Class I

Bird House "Rapid"

Three Mile River - Cohannet Bridge to Bird Sanctuary (MA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Bird House "Rapid"
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A short, straightforward Class I rapid with minimal technical challenges, offering beginner paddlers a gentle introduction to moving water and basic maneuvering. The rapid features small wave trains and scattered rocks that require basic boat control, making it an ideal practice section for new whitewater paddlers developing fundamental river reading skills. Maintain an attentive line through the center of the rapid to avoid potential shallow areas and isolated rock obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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Cohannet Bridge to Bird Sanctuary
Three Mile River
I-II 0.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater