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Best paddling near Emigrant

5 paddle runs · 5 ranked · updated 2026-08-13 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Emigrant, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 32, T7S, R7E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 23, T9S, R8E
#1 Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 32, T7S, R7E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 23, T9S, R8E Good
3.6 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 2,270 cfs · in range (500-25,000)
The Gallatin River is a popular whitewater destination in Montana, running from its headwaters in the Gallatin Range to its confluence with the Madison River. The section between…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)
#2 Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner) Good
5.8 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 2,270 cfs · in range (500-25,000)· Cold day · 43°F
The Yankee Jim Canyon Joe Brown to Miner River run in Montana on the Yellowstone River is a Class II-III run with several challenging rapids, including Joe Brown and Yankee Jim…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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Moose to Storm Castle
#3 Moose to Storm Castle Fair
14.9 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 424 cfs · below min (450)
The Moose to Storm Castle River Run on the Gallatin River in Montana offers Class II-III rapids and is best floated from June to August with a recommended flow of 1,500 to 3,000…
Why 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated
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Gallatin Canyon, Sec. 19, T4S, R4E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 27, T9S, R5E
#4 Gallatin Canyon, Sec. 19, T4S, R4E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 27, T9S, R5E Fair
17.6 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 424 cfs · below min (450)
. The whitewater river run from Gallatin Canyon to Yellowstone National Park in Montana is an exciting and popular adventure for rafters and kayakers. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 66: live conditions (fair)
66Top-rated
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Gardiner Town Run
#5 Gardiner Town Run Good
18.0 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· 2,270 cfs · in range (800-20,000)· Cold day · 43°F
The Gardiner Town Run on the Yellowstone River is a class II-III whitewater section that is suitable for intermediate paddlers. The section is approximately 7 miles long and…
Why 65: live conditions (good)
65Top-rated

Paddling near Emigrant

The Emigrant area has 6 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Emigrant

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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