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
  This stretch of Falls Creek in Lewis & Clark County is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Lewis & Clark County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This is the only paddling stretch along Falls Creek. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other
    places for that. When you're paddling down a Lewis Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very
easy. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Falls Creek. Summer night lows plunge down to the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Falls Creek descend into the 10's. Not much rain falls here at Falls Creek; of all the months
 
in a year May is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
Going for a hike on the West Falls Trail is always a great adventure.

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

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Current weather conditions at Falls Creek, Lewis Range, Montana
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Local climate location: GIBSON DAM 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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44 miles away
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OUTDOORS
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:
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 , 45 miles away
Comfort Inn Helena, 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
 Lakes Near Falls Creek

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