Montana whitewater - Clark Fork, Bitterroot Range, Mineral County

Mineral county, Fish Creek to Forest Grove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     9 miles
  The average Montana whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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 beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other
paddling rivers. The nature scenery of Mineral County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Clark Fork in Montana is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the long summer days highs here at Clark Fork get into the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Clark Fork night low temperatures during
 
the wintertime are in the 10's. Clark Fork is a location that is quite waterless commonly; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is July.
A wonderful place to pop by in close proximity to Clark Fork is Mullan Gulch.

Clark Fork, Fish Creek to Forest Grove road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.00329
Longitude: -114.69921

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.0838
Longitude: -114.77021

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Current weather conditions at Clark Fork, Bitterroot Range, Montana
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Local climate location: SUPERIOR 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis
28 miles away
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42 miles away
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Wingate by Wyndham - Missoula Mt, Missoula
46 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Clark Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clark Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clark Fork:
Clark Fork, Missoula / Mineral County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Alberton Put In to Fish Creek)
Crooked Fork, Clearwater/ Idaho County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Hopeful Creek to Brushy Fork)
Brushy Fork, Idaho County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek)
White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Colt Creek Cabin to White Sand Campground)
Lochsa River, Idaho County , 29 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Papoose Creek to Indian Grave Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Clark Fork:
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 51 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 52 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 58 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 69 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 69 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 73 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 84 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Turner Mountain, Montana , 96 miles away, 2110 vertical feet
Silver Mountain, Idaho , 99 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 110 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clark Fork:
Super 8 Motel - St. Regis, Saint Regis , 28 miles away
Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula , 42 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham - Missoula Mt, Missoula , 46 miles away
Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo , 47 miles away
Port Polson Inn, Polson , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clark Fork:
Quartz Flat Campground, Mineral County, 3 miles away
Big Pine Campground, Mineral County, 6 miles away
Clearwater Crossing Campground, Mineral County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Clark Fork:
Trout Creek Stock Driveway, Mineral County , 16 miles away
State Line Trail, Clearwater County , 16 miles away
Josephine Creek Trail, Missoula County , 17 miles away
Tepee Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 19 miles away
Granite Ridge Trail, Missoula County , 19 miles away

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