Best paddling near Gardiner

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

Explore the best paddling near Gardiner, 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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Gardiner Town Run
#1 Gardiner Town Run Prime
10.3 mi away
· 6,410 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 83: live conditions (prime)
83Elite
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Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 32, T7S, R7E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 23, T9S, R8E
#2 Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 32, T7S, R7E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 23, T9S, R8E Prime
19.5 mi away
· 6,410 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 82: live conditions (prime)
82Elite
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Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)
#3 Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner) Good
17.0 mi away
· 6,410 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 81: live conditions (good)
81Elite
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Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Ends 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
#4 Begins 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Ends 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt Good
14.1 mi away
· 1,890 cfs · in range (750-2,000)· Cold day · 41°F
Varley and Schullery (1983) call the Yellowstone the last great undammed river in the lower 48.
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary
#5 Begins 1/4 Mile Downstream From Northeast Entrance Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt To Northern Park Boundary Poor
13.8 mi away
· 6,410 cfs · above max (2,000)
Varley and Schullery (1983) call the Yellowstone the last great undammed river in the lower 48. The river passes through the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Gardiner

The Gardiner area has 8 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 Gardiner

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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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