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
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Montana you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other spots for that. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mulherin Creek than the Yellowstone National
    Park to Yellowstone River stretch. The Yellowstone National Park to Yellowstone River section of Mulherin Creek is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.
This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The natural beauty of Park County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
Mulherin Creek gets very little rain; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is generally the driest month. Near Mulherin Creek you find the Sportsman Lake Trail which is a great hiking trail.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Mulherin Creek. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs 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.

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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, 4162 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 63 miles away, 2395 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
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 104 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Great Divide, Montana , 130 miles away, 1580 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mulherin Creek:
Best Western Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Yellowstone Park North Travelodge, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Gardiner, Gardiner , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Yellowstone North, Gardiner , 10 miles away
Hadley's Motel and Cabins, 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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