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Playspot MA Class II+

Merrimack River Waves

Concord - City of Lowell to Merrimack River (MA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Concord River below River Meadow Brook, at Lowell, MA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Merrimack River Waves
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
After passing the locks, the Concord River flows into the Merrimack River. Continue on downstream and just above the final take-out are a series of river-wide ledges with some glassy surfing waves.

Play on river-right to avoid being swept by the take-out.
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.2 mi
Directions
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City of Lowell to Merrimack River
Concord
III+(IV) 2.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater