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

Sweet Grass county, McLeod to Highway bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     4.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Sweet Grass County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This stretch of Boulder River in Sweet Grass County is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is not the only paddling section in this river system,
    there are others too. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This
stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Absaroka Range scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summertime at Boulder River highs are frequently in the 70's, and the overnight is fairly colder of course, mostly in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Boulder River. Boulder River is close to Fuller Draw which
 
is positively worth going to.
Boulder River gets very little rain; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.65679
Longitude: -110.1058

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6986
Longitude: -110.0169

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Current weather conditions at Boulder River, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: MELVILLE 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber
11 miles away
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Murray Hotel, Livingston
35 miles away
The Murray Hotel is an authentic western hotel with modern amenities in the beautiful destination of Livingston Montana. Restored to its historic role as the premiere lodging in Livingston the Murra...

Livingston Super 8 Motel, Livingston
35 miles away
The property conveniently located just off of Interstate 90 and Exit 333. The property features 37 rooms, interior corridors, Super Start Breakfast, Wireless Hi Speed internet, McDonald's, Subway, Al...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder River.
 Whitewater Near Boulder River:
Boulder River - East, Sweet Grass County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Headwaters to Boulder River)
Boulder River - West, Park Sweet Grass County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Gallatin National Forest boundary to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Boulder Falls to Highway)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Fourmile to Speculator Creek)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 19 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
Big Timber Creek, Sweet Grass County , 23 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Close to Half Moon Campground)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 11.8 miles long (Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 55 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 58 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 71 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 95 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 97 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 110 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 114 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 117 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 123 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 146 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River:
Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber , 11 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 35 miles away
Livingston Super 8 Motel, Livingston , 35 miles away
Best Western Yellowstone Inn, Livingston , 35 miles away
Quality Inn Livingston, Livingston , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder River:
Mc Leod Resort, Mc Leod, 6 miles away
Camp On The Boulder, Mc Leod, 6 miles away
East Boulder Campground, Sweet Grass County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder River:
Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 9 miles away
Black Butte Trail, Sweet Grass County , 14 miles away

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