Montana whitewater - Flathead River - South Fork, Lewis Range, Flathead County
Flathead
county,
Big Prairie to Mid Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 31 miles
The Big Prairie to Mid Creek stretch of Flathead River - South Fork in Flathead County is 31 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Flathead County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater paddling here in the Lewis Range is a great experience. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling section along Flathead River - South Fork. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Since you're on this
site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Montana are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy.
Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 80's to Flathead River - South Fork, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's, and
winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Flathead River - South Fork. Hiking along the Catchem Creek Trail is pleasant fun, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Haystack Mountain Trail. Not much rain falls here at Flathead River - South Fork; of all the months
in a year January is the one with the most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month. These mountains rock, just explore all the exciting things to do in the Lewis Range.
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