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Playspot MA Class III

Straight Shot (AKA Massic Falls)

Concord - City of Lowell to Merrimack River · MA

American Whitewater 42.6384, -71.3029

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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

Straight Shot (AKA Massic Falls)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Once the two channels come together the river drops precipitously into a series of much larger wave/holes. The center is more of a wave than a hole therefore it is easier to punch through. There is no maneuvering needed and the run-out is flat. There is good surfing and playing in the last wave at the bottom of the rapid.

At higher river levels this rapid just gets bigger-and-bigger!!!

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.0 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