Montana whitewater - Kootenai Creek, Bitterroot Range, Ravali County

Ravali county, trailside section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     1 miles
 
Your mileages from facilities in Hamilton to Kootenai Creek are wrong. Hamilton is approximatley 22 miles south of Stevensville and Kootenai Creek is 3 miles from Stevensville. Says Allen Gates

The trailside stretch of Kootenai Creek is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Montana and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Missoula, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Some people prefer
    whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. The trailside section is the only paddling section along Kootenai Creek. The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting some good exercise and just hanging
out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
 
A good spot to stop at in the neighborhood of Kootenai Creek is Million Gulch, and the Saint Mary Peak Trail is a delightful hiking trail nearby. All year is a delightful time in the Bitterroot Range if you like the outdoors. Kootenai Creek is usually a rather waterless site; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; October meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Kootenai Creek, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 20's, and nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Kootenai Creek tend to be in the 10's.

Kootenai Creek, trailside road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.52769
Longitude: -114.1307

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.51539
Longitude: -114.1157

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Current weather conditions at Kootenai Creek, Bitterroot Range, Montana
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Local climate location: MISSOULA WSO AP 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo
11 miles away
The Days Inn of Lolo is seven miles South of Missoula, the hub of five valleys. Just like our wide open spaces in western Montana, our 40 unit Days Inn offers larger rooms that provide: queen beds, c...

Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton
13 miles away
The Super 8 Hamilton, Montana is a Pride of Super 8 Award Winner. The property features 40 Smoke Free rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Hair Dryers, Guest Laundry, Truck ...

Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton
13 miles away
The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, the metro area neareast to Kootenai Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kootenai Creek.
 Whitewater Near Kootenai Creek:
Mill Creek, Missoula County , 25 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown)
White Sand Creek, Idaho County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground)
Brushy Fork, Idaho County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Kootenai Creek:
Marshall Mountain, Montana , 24 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Montana Snowbowl, Montana , 25 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Lost Trail, Montana , 41 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Discovery Ski, Montana , 62 miles away, 1670 vertical feet
Blacktail Mountain, Montana , 73 miles away, 1440 vertical feet
Big Mountain, Montana , 95 miles away, 2500 vertical feet
Teton Pass, Montana , 113 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Idaho , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Lookout Pass, Montana , 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Great Divide, Montana , 126 miles away, 1580 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kootenai Creek:
Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton , 13 miles away
Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton , 13 miles away
Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton , 13 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Missoula/Brooks Street, Missoula , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kootenai Creek:
Charles Waters Memorial Campground, Ravalli County, 3 miles away
Larry Creek Campground, Ravalli County, 3 miles away
Chief Looking Glass Campground, Ravalli County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Kootenai Creek:
Saint Mary Peak Trail, Ravalli County , 7 miles away
Sweeney Ridge Trail, Ravalli County , 8 miles away
Carlton Lake Trail, Missoula County , 9 miles away
Mill Creek Trail, Missoula County , 11 miles away
Blue Mountain Equestrian and Hiking Trail, Missoula County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Kootenai Creek:
Stevensville Golf Club, Stevensville , 3 miles away
Whitetail Golf Course, Stevensville , 3 miles away

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