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

Sweet Grass county, Headwaters to Boulder River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12 miles
  This stretch of Boulder River - East is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
    doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Sweet Grass County and the water flowing
gracefully down Boulder River - East have people coming here. The Absaroka Range scenery is wonderful. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at 03S13E15BABA01 Spring, and don't leave Boulder River - East without first paying a visit to 03S13E21BABB01 Spring. Boulder River - East is pretty dehydrated generally; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; February on the other hand is
 
the driest.
Through the summertime months at Boulder River - East highs are commonly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Boulder River - East. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Absaroka Range.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.5119
Longitude: -110.086

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6236
Longitude: -110.12581

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Current weather conditions at Boulder River - East, Absaroka Range, Montana
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Local climate location: LIVINGSTON FAA AP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber
16 miles away
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Murray Hotel, Livingston
32 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
32 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bozeman, Montana, the metro area neareast to Boulder River - East. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder River - East.
 Whitewater Near Boulder River - East:
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 6 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (McLeod to Highway bridge)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Boulder Falls to Highway)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Chippy Park Campground to Boulder Falls)
Boulder River - West, Park Sweet Grass County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Gallatin National Forest boundary to Boulder River)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Speculator Creek to Chippy Park Campground)
Boulder River, Sweet Grass / Park County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Fourmile to Speculator Creek)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 18 miles away, Class I-V - 3.5 miles long (Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 11.8 miles long (Buffalo Jump to Cliff Swallow)
Big Timber Creek, Sweet Grass County , 25 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Close to Half Moon Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder River - East:
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 56 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 56 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 74 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 91 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 93 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 104 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 108 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 111 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 129 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 141 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder River - East:
Super 8 Motel Big Timber, Big Timber , 16 miles away
Murray Hotel, Livingston , 32 miles away
Livingston Super 8 Motel, Livingston , 32 miles away
Best Western Yellowstone Inn, Livingston , 32 miles away
Quality Inn Livingston, Livingston , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder River - East:
Mc Leod Resort, Mc Leod, 1 miles away
East Boulder Campground, Sweet Grass County, 3 miles away
Big Beaver Campground, Sweet Grass County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder River - East:
Lodgepole Trail, Sweet Grass County , 10 miles away
Black Butte Trail, Sweet Grass County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Boulder River - East

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