Best paddling near Frenchtown

5 paddle runs · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Frenchtown, 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
A⛰
Alberton Gorge (St. John to Forrest Grove)
#1 Alberton Gorge (St. John to Forrest Grove) Prime
15.7 mi away
· 9,550 cfs · in range (1,200-20,000)· Falling -4% / 24h· Cold day · 33°F
Below Missoula the Clark Fork drops into a canyon gorge known as Alberton Gorge named for the town at the head of the run.  I-90 parallels this run but from the river you won't…
Why 89: live conditions (prime)
89Elite
H⛰
High Falls Creek Headwaters, Sec. 5, T14N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 2, T14N, R18W
#2 High Falls Creek Headwaters, Sec. 5, T14N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 2, T14N, R18W Prime
18.8 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The High Falls Creek Headwaters to Mainstem section of the Whitewater River in Montana is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
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East Fork Headwaters, Sec. 8, T14N, R17W To Mainstem, Sec. 14, T14N, R18W
#3 East Fork Headwaters, Sec. 8, T14N, R17W To Mainstem, Sec. 14, T14N, R18W Prime
19.8 mi away
· 2,350 cfs · in range (200-10,000)· Falling -4% / 24h
The East Fork Headwaters to Mainstem Whitewater River run in Montana is a popular destination for both beginner and experienced kayakers. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
S⛰
Spring Gulch Headwaters, Sec. 12, T14N, R19W To Mainstem, Sec. 35, T14N, R19W
#4 Spring Gulch Headwaters, Sec. 12, T14N, R19W To Mainstem, Sec. 35, T14N, R19W Good
15.5 mi away
· 3,430 cfs · in range (500-40,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Spring Gulch Headwaters to Mainstem segment of the Whitewater River Run in Montana is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated
M⛰
Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4, T15N, R18W To Boundary, Sec. 2, T13N, R18W
#5 Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4, T15N, R18W To Boundary, Sec. 2, T13N, R18W Good
16.6 mi away
· 3,430 cfs · in range (500-40,000)· Falling -3% / 24h
The Whitewater River run located in Montana is a popular destination for thrill-seeking kayakers and rafters. The segment of the river that runs from Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4…
Why 76: live conditions (good)
76Top-rated

Paddling near Frenchtown

The Frenchtown area has 7 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 Frenchtown

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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.

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