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Montana whitewater - Kootenai Creek, Bitterroot Range, Ravali County
Ravali
county,
trailside section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV 1 miles
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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
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Montana you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The natural beauty of Montana and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The trailside section of Kootenai Creek in Ravali County is 1 miles long and |
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is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful Bitterroot Range scenery is an added bonus. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. A
| | good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The put-in location is a short drive from Missoula, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. 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 | |
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section along Kootenai Creek.
Briefly about the general area:
If you feel like a little side tour, try Million Gulch, and Kootenai Creek is right by the Saint Mary Peak Trail. All through the warmest time of the year, highs regularly are in the 80's at Kootenai Creek,
and the overnight is slightly cooler of course, commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Kootenai Creek. Man, is there plenty of exciting things to do in the Bitterroot Range.
Kootenai
Creek gets very little precipitation; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is October.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.52769
Longitude: -114.1307
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.51539
Longitude: -114.1157
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Paddler input for Kootenai Creek, Montana:
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Current weather conditions at Kootenai Creek, Bitterroot Range, Montana
Local climate location: MISSOULA WSO AP 5 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Days Inn And Suites Lolo, Lolo
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11 miles away
Days Inn And Suites 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...
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Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton
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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 ...
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Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton
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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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Outdoors Recreation Near Missoula, Montana
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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kootenai Creek. |
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Mill Creek, Missoula
County
, 25 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown) |
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White Sand Creek, Idaho
County
, 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Big Flat Creek to Colt Creek Campground) |
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Brushy Fork, Idaho
County
, 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Off Elk Meadows Road to Crooked Creek) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Kootenai Creek:
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Marshall Mountain, Montana
, 24 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Montana Snowbowl, Montana
, 25 miles away, 2600 vertical feet |
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Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Montana
, 41 miles away, 1800 vertical feet |
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Discovery Ski, Montana
, 62 miles away, 1670 vertical feet |
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Blacktail Mountain, Montana
, 73 miles away, 1440 vertical feet |
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Whitefish, Montana
, 95 miles away, 2353 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Kootenai Creek:
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Days Inn And Suites Lolo, Lolo
, 11 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton
, 13 miles away |
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Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Missoula/Brooks Street, Missoula
, 16 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Kootenai Creek:
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Saint Mary Peak Trail, Ravalli County
, 7 miles away |
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Sweeney Ridge Trail, Ravalli County
, 8 miles away |
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Carlton Lake Trail, Missoula County
, 9 miles away |
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Mill Creek Trail, Missoula County
, 11 miles away |
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Blue Mountain Equestrian and Hiking Trail, Missoula County
, 15 miles away |
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