Montana whitewater - Dearborn River, Lewis Range, Lewis & Clark County
Lewis & Clark
county,
Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 16 miles
The natural beauty of Lewis & Clark County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Lewis Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section of Dearborn River in Lewis & Clark County is 16 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches
and the Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge section is one of them. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The campgrounds here at Dearborn River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Around Dearborn River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is February. The warmest time of the year brings highs
in the 70's to Dearborn River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Dearborn River are in the 10's.
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