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Montana whitewater - Flathead River - Middle Fork, Lewis Range, unknown County
Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II+ 31 miles
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This stretch of Flathead River - Middle Fork in unknown County is 31 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Montana and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Montana is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river |
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for a while will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in
| advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The river winds through the Lewis Range and you get great scenery. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along.
Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is bountiful here in the Lewis Range. There is a tremendous hiking trail right next door to Flathead River - Middle Fork called the Grant Ridge Trail, and going for a hike on the Boundary | |
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Trail is always a fine adventure.
Summertime at Flathead River - Middle Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 20's; overnight lows in the
10's for Flathead River - Middle Fork. Flathead River - Middle Fork is a good place of normal precipitation; December is when you get the most snow here; April meanwhile is the driest month.
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II+
Length:
31
miles
Average Gradient: 18 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.23419
Longitude: -113.5653
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.4817
Longitude: -113.8473
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Paddler input for Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana:
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Current weather conditions at Flathead River - Middle Fork, Lewis Range, Montana
Local climate location: WEST GLACIER 8 miles away
       
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Bridge Street Cottages, Bigfork
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26 miles away
Bridge Street Cottages, completed in 2004, are located, on the Swan River where it flows into Bigfork Bay. It's an idyllic setting for our luxury cottages that are full of amenities, Just a short stro...
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Glacier Mountain Lodge, Columbia Falls
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33 miles away
Surround yourself in the beauty of Big Sky Country, located in the heart of the Flathead Valley and minutes from Glacier National Park. Glacier Mountain Lodge offer a luxurious warmth, with elegance a...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Kalispell, Montana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kalispell, Montana, the metro area neareast to Flathead River - Middle Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Flathead River - Middle Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Flathead River - Middle Fork:
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Bear Creek, -blank-
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Trailside) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank-
County
, 16 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank-
County
, 23 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge) |
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Flathead River - Middle Fork, Flathead
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-IV - 26 miles long (Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek) |
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Swan River, Lake
County
, 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Bigfork Dam to Flathead River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Flathead River - Middle Fork:
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Whitefish, Montana
, 45 miles away, 2353 vertical feet |
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Blacktail Mountain, Montana
, 48 miles away, 1440 vertical feet |
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Montana Snowbowl, Montana
, 65 miles away, 2600 vertical feet |
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Teton Pass, Montana
, 65 miles away, 1010 vertical feet |
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Castle Mountain, Alberta
, 66 miles away, 2850 vertical feet |
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Marshall Mountain, Montana
, 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Flathead River - Middle Fork:
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Bridge Street Cottages, Bigfork
, 26 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Glacier Park/Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls
, 30 miles away |
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Glacier Mountain Lodge, Columbia Falls
, 33 miles away |
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Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls
, 33 miles away |
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Best Western White Oak Grand, Kalispell
, 39 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Flathead River - Middle Fork:
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Grant Ridge Trail, Flathead County
, 2 miles away |
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Boundary Trail, Flathead County
, 2 miles away |
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Threetops Trail, Flathead County
, 4 miles away |
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Coal Creek Fire Trail, Flathead County
, 5 miles away |
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Murray Canyon Trail, Flathead County
, 7 miles away |
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30 miles away
