Montana whitewater - Boulder River, Absaroka Range, Sweet Grass County

Sweet Grass county, Boulder Falls to Highway section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     1 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The Boulder Falls to Highway section of Boulder River is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Boulder Falls to Highway stretch is one of many paddling
    stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Absaroka Range scenery
is wonderful. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The natural beauty of Sweet Grass County and the water flowing gracefully down Boulder River will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Boulder River. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Boulder River are in the 10's. Not much precipitation falls here at Boulder River; during
 
May this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
Near Boulder River you hit upon tremendous locations like Baker Draw.

Boulder River, Boulder Falls to Highway road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.54909
Longitude: -110.2074

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.56019
Longitude: -110.20041

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Current weather conditions at Boulder River, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: LIVINGSTON FAA AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber
22 miles away
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25 miles away
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Super 8 Livingston, Livingston
26 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder River.
 Whitewater Near Boulder River:
Boulder River - West, Park Sweet Grass County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Gallatin National Forest boundary to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls)
Boulder River - East, Sweet Grass County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Headwaters to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Fourmile to Speculator Creek)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 12 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (McLeod to Highway bridge)
Big Timber Creek, Sweet Grass County , 24 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Close to Half Moon Campground)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 24 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder River:
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 49 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 62 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 71 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 84 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 86 miles away, 4166 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River:
Super 8 Big Timber, Big Timber , 22 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 25 miles away
Super 8 Livingston, Livingston , 26 miles away
Best Western Yellowstone Inn, Livingston , 26 miles away
Quality Inn Livingston, Livingston , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder River:
Falls Creek Campground, Sweet Grass County, 3 miles away
Big Beaver Campground, Sweet Grass County, 4 miles away
East Boulder Campground, Sweet Grass County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder River:
Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 16 miles away

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