Montana whitewater - Bear Creek, Lewis Range, unknown County

Trailside section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2 miles
  This stretch of Bear Creek in Montana is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Montana scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There are no other sections to paddle along Bear Creek than the Trailside section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay
    the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Lewis Range is a great experience. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike on the Edna Creek Trail is always a great adventure, and Snowslide Gulch is another magnificent spot to have a look at close by. That right there is plenty of entertaining stuff already but it goes on, the Lewis Range has it all. Go for a hike on the Dirtyface-Logan Creek Trail.
The warmest time of the year
 
at Bear Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit colder of course, regularly in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Bear Creek sink into the 10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Bear Creek is close to the national average; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow while April is usually the driest month.

Bear Creek, Trailside road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Bear Creek, Lewis Range, Montana
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Local climate location: WEST GLACIER 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Kalispell, Montana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kalispell, Montana, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Bear Creek:
Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 11 miles away, Class II+ - 31 miles long (Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek)
Flathead River - Middle Fork, Flathead County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 26 miles long (Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek)
Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 27 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier)
 Ski Areas Near Bear Creek:
Teton Pass, Montana , 54 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Whitefish, Montana , 56 miles away, 2353 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 56 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 64 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 65 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Castle Mountain, Alberta , 77 miles away, 2850 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 94 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bear Creek:
Bridge Street Cottages, Bigfork , 27 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Glacier Park/Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls , 40 miles away
Glacier Mountain Lodge, Columbia Falls , 42 miles away
Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls , 43 miles away
Twin Creeks Bed and Breakfast, Ronan , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek:
Half-Way Motel Campground, Flathead County, 4 miles away
Devil Creek Campground, Flathead County, 7 miles away
Peters Creek Campground, Flathead County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Bear Creek:
Edna Creek Trail, Flathead County , 2 miles away
Dirtyface-Logan Creek Trail, Flathead County , 4 miles away
Fielding Coal Creek Trail, Flathead County , 5 miles away
Sheep Creek Trail, Flathead County , 7 miles away
Spruce Park Moose Lake Trail, Flathead County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Bear Creek:
Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 32 miles away

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