Missoula
county,
along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 2 miles
The along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown section of Mill Creek is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. The natural beauty of Montana and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Mill Creek than the along
Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown section. 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 starting location is a short drive from Missoula, there's a road map further down the
page with more info on that. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. 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. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Mill Creek gets very little rain; the month with most of the rain is June, and February is the month with the least moisture. Blackcat Gulch is in the vicinity
of Mill Creek and is a good place. Summertime highs at Mill Creek typically tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is quite chillier of course, typically in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Mill Creek.
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