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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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The trailside stretch of Kootenai Creek in Montana is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Ravali County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Montana are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This is the only paddling section along Kootenai Creek. Great exercise and just being out on the river |
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for a while have people coming from far and near. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beauty of the Bitterroot Range is a great plus
| for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. The campgrounds here at Kootenai Creek are pretty good. The starting point is not too far from Missoula, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
Briefly about the general area:
You clearly have to have a thing about the Bitterroot Range. A trip to Million Gulch is always fun, and on a nice day you can take a hike along the Saint Mary Peak Trail.
Summertime highs at Kootenai Creek | |
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typically tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Kootenai Creek. At Kootenai Creek you don’t see much rainfall; May is when you get the most rain here, and October is the month with the least moisture.
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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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Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, Lolo
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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...
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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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Bitterroot Range Whitewater
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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, 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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Big Mountain, Montana
, 95 miles away, 2500 vertical feet |
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Teton Pass, Montana
, 113 miles away, 1010 vertical feet |
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Lookout Pass, Idaho
, 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Lookout Pass, Montana
, 117 miles away, 1150 vertical feet |
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Great Divide, Montana
, 126 miles away, 1580 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Kootenai Creek:
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Lolo-Days Inn Missoula South/Blue Mountain, 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 Motel - 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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