Montana whitewater - Falls Creek, Lewis Range, Lewis & Clark County Lewis & Clark county, to Dearborn section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     2 miles   The natural beauty of Montana and the water flowing gracefully down Falls Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The beautiful Lewis Range scenery is an added bonus. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. This stretch of Falls Creek in Montana is 2 miles     long and it is classified as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Montana are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are no other sections to paddle along Falls Creek than the to Dearborn section. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: All through the summer highs here at Falls Creek get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Falls Creek descend   into the 10's. Not much precipitation falls here at Falls Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Hiking along the West Falls Trail is great fun. Falls Creek, to Dearborn road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V(V+) Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 150 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.2532 Longitude: -112.4833 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.2764 Longitude: -112.48401 Paddler input for Falls Creek, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Falls Creek, Lewis Range, Montana Local climate location: GIBSON DAM 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge 44 miles away The Rodeway Inn Deer Lodge is confidently located in the heart of the Deer Lodge Historic District, home of the Grand-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, the Old Montana Territorial Prison Museum, Pow... Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena 44 miles away This newly built Helena Montana hotel provides extensive amenities with decor reminiscent of the Great Northern Railroad days. With 8,000 square feet of adjustable space and extensive hotel amenities,... Quality Inn Airport, Helena 45 miles away Airport Hotel located within walking distance to area restaurants casinos and businesses. Hotel has easy interstate access on route between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Also lo...   Lewis Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Lewis Range. Lewis Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Lewis Range. All Montana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Montana. Books about whitewater paddling on Falls Creek, Montana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Falls Creek, 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 Helena, Montana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Helena, Montana, the metro area neareast to Falls Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Falls Creek.   Whitewater Near Falls Creek: Dearborn River, Lewis & Clark County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 16 miles long (Falls Creek to Highway 200 Bridge) Dearborn River, Cascade/ Lewis &Clark County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 29 miles long (Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Highway 287 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Falls Creek: Great Divide, Montana , 27 miles away, 1580 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 38 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Discovery Ski, Montana , 71 miles away, 1670 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 100 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 105 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Moonlight Basin, Montana , 117 miles away, 4162 vertical feet Big Sky, Montana , 119 miles away, 4350 vertical feet Showdown, Montana , 125 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Lost Trail, Montana , 125 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Bridger Bowl, Montana , 129 miles away, 2600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Falls Creek: Rodeway Inn Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge , 44 miles away Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena , 44 miles away Quality Inn Airport, Helena , 45 miles away Wingate by Wyndham - Helena, Helena , 45 miles away Jorgenson Inn and Suite, Helena , 46 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Falls Creek: Bean Lake Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 4 miles away Wagons West Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 12 miles away Copper Creek Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Falls Creek: West Falls Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 5 miles away Caribou Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 6 miles away Silver King Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 9 miles away Blacktail Creek Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 11 miles away Lone Mountain Trail, Lewis and Clark County , 11 miles away