Montana whitewater - Mulherin Creek, Park County

Park county, Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     9 miles
  The wonderful Montana scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Mulherin Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Mulherin Creek in Park County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Mulherin Creek are pretty good. Whether
    you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mulherin Creek than the Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River
stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Mulherin Creek is regularly a rather dehydrated spot; most of the rain falls during May, and February is the month with the least moisture. The Sportsman Lake Trail is a tremendous hiking trail near Mulherin Creek.
High temperatures at Mulherin Creek all through the summer are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Mulherin Creek.
 

Mulherin Creek, Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.02949
Longitude: -110.8874

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.1276
Longitude: -110.8035

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Current weather conditions at Mulherin Creek, Montana
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Local climate location: BOZEMAN MT ST UNIV 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner
9 miles away
Stay at this newly renovated Gardiner, Montana hotel located just one mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the Roosevelt Arch. Ideally situated off Montana's Highway 89, just one ...

Travelodge Yellowstone Park North, Gardiner
9 miles away
Property located less than a mile from the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park Kid Friendly, Kids Arcade on property. Newest Motel in Gardiner Built in 1998 4-story rustic log building with an Ele...

Super 8 Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area, Gardiner
9 miles away
The Super 8 in Gardiner is located at the North Entrance and is the perfect base camp for touring Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. A wildlife watchers, photographers paradise. Bi...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mulherin Creek.
 Whitewater Near Mulherin Creek:
Yellowstone River, Park County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Gardiner to Miner)
Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Yellowstone National Park to West Fork Gallatin)
Gallatin River, Gallatin County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (West Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Mulherin Creek:
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 36 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 40 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 42 miles away, 4166 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 63 miles away, 2212 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 73 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 79 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 86 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 88 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mulherin Creek:
Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Travelodge Yellowstone Park North, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Super 8 Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 10 miles away
Best Western Weston Inn, West Yellowstone , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mulherin Creek:
LaDuke Spring Campground, Park County, 4 miles away
Yankee Jim Campground and Picnic Area, Park County, 6 miles away
Carbella Campground, Park County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Mulherin Creek:
Sportsman Lake Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Sportsman Lake Trail, Park County , 8 miles away
Sepulcher Loop Trail, Park County , 9 miles away
Fawn Pass Trail, Park County , 9 miles away
Bighorn Pass Trail, Park County , 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Mulherin Creek

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