Montana whitewater - Flathead River - Middle Fork, Lewis Range, unknown County West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     6 miles   The West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge section of Flathead River - Middle Fork in Montana is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There     are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge section is just one of many. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of unknown County and the water flowing gracefully down Flathead River - Middle Fork will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in is not too far from Kalispell, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater paddling here in the Lewis Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: These mountains rock, just look   at all the cool stuff to do in the Lewis Range. During the months of summer at Flathead River - Middle Fork temperatures are mostly in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while Flathead River - Middle Fork night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. Rubideau Spring is a perfect local attraction, and Glacier National Park is a fine place nearby. Not much precipitation falls here at Flathead River - Middle Fork; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that snows the most, and April is the month with the least moisture. Flathead River - Middle Fork, West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 8 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.49729 Longitude: -113.9818 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.46429 Longitude: -114.06901 Paddler input for Flathead River - Middle Fork, Montana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Flathead River - Middle Fork, Lewis Range, Montana Local climate location: POLEBRIDGE 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Glacier Park/Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls 9 miles away 32 spacious, beautifully designed Triple A approved rooms. Some main levels offer convenient outside entrances for those extra large pieces of luggage, hunting and fishing gear, as well as, corridor e... Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls 13 miles away Bad Rock B and B is 14 years old. It has won several awards and has a great repeat business. 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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.       These outdoors activities are available near Flathead River - Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Moccasin Creek to West Glacier) Swan River, Lake County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Bigfork Dam to Flathead River) Flathead River - Middle Fork, Flathead County , 21 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 58 miles long (Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge) Flathead River - Middle Fork, -blank- County , 23 miles away, Class II+ - 31 miles long (Bear Creek to Moccasin Creek)   Ski Areas Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Whitefish, Montana , 23 miles away, 2353 vertical feet Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 32 miles away, 1440 vertical feet Castle Mountain, Alberta , 47 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 67 miles away, 2600 vertical feet Marshall Mountain, Montana , 72 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Fernie, British Columbia , 86 miles away, 2816 vertical feet Teton Pass, Montana , 88 miles away, 1010 vertical feet   Hotels Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Super 8 Motel - Glacier Park/Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls , 9 miles away Bad Rock B&B, Columbia Falls , 13 miles away Glacier Mountain Lodge, Columbia Falls , 13 miles away North Forty Resort, Whitefish , 18 miles away Duck Inn, Whitefish , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: San Suz-Ed Trailer Park Campground, Flathead County, 2 miles away Glacier Campground, West Glacier, 2 miles away Glacier Haven RV and Campground, West Glacier, 3 miles away   Trails Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Howe Lake Trail, Flathead County , 6 miles away South Boundary Trail, Flathead County , 6 miles away Columbia Mountain Trail, Flathead County , 7 miles away Ousel Peak Trail, Flathead County , 9 miles away Camas Creek Trail, Flathead County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Glacier National Park, West Glacier - MT , 2 miles away   Golf Courses Near Flathead River - Middle Fork: Glacier View Golf Club, West Glacier , 3 miles away