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 Paddler input for Clark Fork, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clark Fork, Bitterroot Range, Montana 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 The Super 8 Motel St. Regis is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 33. Property features 53 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Suites, Hot Tub, Guest Laundry, Large vehicle parking, Outside p... Missoula-Days Inn, Missoula 42 miles away The Days Inn Missoula Airport is your idea lodging choice in the Missoula area, conveniently located off of I-90 & Highway 93 North at exit 96. For added convenience, ample bus & truck parkin... Wingate by Wyndham - Missoula Mt, Missoula 46 miles away We are built for business and so much more. Designed in a timeless, attractive, classic, and distinctive prototypical design, featuring interior corridors, premium telecommunications, oversized rooms...   Bitterroot Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Bitterroot Range. Bitterroot Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Bitterroot Range. All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Clark Fork, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clark Fork, Montana. Find a whitewater outfitter in Montana Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Missoula, Montana 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.       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