| |
Kalispell, Montana Micropolitan Area
Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.|
There's not that much whitewater around Kalispell, Montana but if the list below will help you locate what there is.
You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level.
It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either.
Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you.
| |
HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE
Important Whitewater Safety Information
Whitewater paddling spots near Kalispell, Montana:
Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Moccasin Creek to West Glacier, 21 miles away, class III, 9 miles long.
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge, 14 miles away, class II, 6 miles long.
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge, 20 miles away, class I-II+(III), 58 miles long.
Swan River, Montana, Bigfork Dam to Flathead River, 17 miles away, class III-IV, 1.25 miles long.
Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Bear Creek, Montana, Trailside, 44 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long.
Flathead River, Montana, Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge, 32 miles away, class II-III, 10 miles long.
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek, 34 miles away, class II+, 31 miles long.
Stillwater River, Montana, Upper Stillwater Lake to Lower Stillwater Lake, 30 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long.
Sunday Creek, Montana, Headwaters to Stillwater River, 42 miles away, class III-IV, 14 miles long.
Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Clark Fork, Montana, Alberton Put In to Fish Creek, 67 miles away, class III-IV, 7 miles long.
Clark Fork, Montana, Fish Creek to Forest Grove, 70 miles away, class I-IV, 9 miles long.
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana, Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek, 56 miles away, class I-IV, 26 miles long.
Grave Creek, Montana, Foundation Creek to Tobacco River, 52 miles away, class II, 18 miles long.
Mill Creek, Montana, along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown, 60 miles away, class V, 2 miles long.
Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Big Sand Creek, Idaho, Swamp Creek Trail to White Sand Creek, 94 miles away, class V, 4 miles long.
Brushy Fork, Idaho, Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek, 84 miles away, class IV-V+, 13 miles long.
Clearwater River - North Fork, Idaho, Headwaters to Kelly Creek, 99 miles away, class III-V, 28.4 miles long.
Crooked Fork, Idaho, Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork, 88 miles away, class III-V, 2 miles long.
Lochsa River, Idaho, Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek, 100 miles away, class III, 20 miles long.
St. Joe River, Idaho, Spruce Tree Campground to Gold Creek, 100 miles away, class III, 10 miles long.
St. Joe River, Idaho, Heller Creek to Spruce Tree, 96 miles away, class III-IV, 16 miles long.
White Sand Creek, Idaho, Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground, 92 miles away, class IV-V, 4 miles long.
White Sand Creek, Idaho, Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground, 92 miles away, class III-IV, 12 miles long.
Blackfoot River, Montana, Highway 141 to Scotty Brown Bridge, 99 miles away, class II, 40 miles long.
Blackfoot River, Montana, Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park, 82 miles away, class II-III, 32 miles long.
Blackfoot River - North Fork, Montana, Wilderness Boundary to Blackfoot River, 99 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long.
Flathead River - South Fork, Montana, Big Prairie to Mid Creek, 78 miles away, class II+, 31 miles long.
Kootenai Creek, Montana, trailside, 85 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long.
Rock Creek, Montana, Middle and West Fork confluence to Clark Fork River, 97 miles away, class II-III, 50 miles long.
Vermilion River, Montana, Headwaters to Clark Fork River, 87 miles away, class IV, 22 miles long.
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer.
Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby:
Ski Resorts near Kalispell, Montana:
Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Big Mountain, Montana, 11 miles, vertical drop 2500 feet
Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Marshall Mountain, Montana, 68 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana, 65 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet
Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Teton Pass, Montana, 143 miles, vertical drop 1010 feet
Discovery Ski, Montana, 131 miles, vertical drop 1670 feet
Lost Trail, Montana, 119 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho, 138 miles, vertical drop 2200 feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho, 117 miles, vertical drop 1150 feet
Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Great Divide, Montana, 151 miles, vertical drop 1580 feet
Schweitzer, Idaho, 161 miles, vertical drop 2400 feet
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer.
National Parks near Kalispell, Montana:
National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Glacier National Park, 17 miles
National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Kalispell, Montana
National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Kalispell, Montana
Craters Of The Moon National Monument, 242 miles
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 282 miles
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 267 miles
Yellowstone National Park, 292 miles
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer.
Important Outdoors Safety Information
Go to
Montana
Rivers |