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BEARTRAP CANYON - MADISON DAM TO ROUTE 84

Whitewater River Run





Montana Madison River

Beartrap Canyon - Madison Dam To Route 84

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 999 CFS

Too Low
47°, Mostly Sunny

The Beartrap Canyon river run on the Madison River in Montana is a challenging and exciting stretch of water. The river features Class III and IV rapids, with several large boulders and tight channels that require careful maneuvering. The best time to float this section of the river is from June to September, with recommended CFS levels between 1,000 and 3,000. It's important to note that the river can be dangerous at higher levels, and rafters should always wear appropriate safety gear and be experienced in navigating difficult rapids. Overall, the Beartrap Canyon river run offers a thrilling and scenic adventure for experienced rafters.

Weather today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

Status Too Low
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 5,874 ft
Run Length 8.5 Mi
Gradient 28 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 999 cfs
Gauge Height 1.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt
USGS 06038800

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Prickly Pear Creek Near Clancy Mt
USGS 06061500
42 cfs 1.0 ft
Missouri River At Toston Mt
USGS 06054500
4,880 cfs 4.9 ft
Tenmile Creek Near Rimini Mt
USGS 06062500
23 cfs 2.0 ft
Jefferson River Near Three Forks Mt
USGS 06036650
1,800 cfs 4.0 ft
Boulder River Near Boulder Mt
USGS 06033000
148 cfs 5.8 ft
Henrys Fork Nr Island Park Id
USGS 13042500
686 cfs 3.4 ft
Gallatin River At Logan Mt
USGS 06052500
1,110 cfs 5.3 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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