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The Border to Polebridge river run on the Flathead River in Montana offers a scenic and challenging experience for intermediate to advanced paddlers. This section features several Class III and IV rapids, including Bonecrusher and Jaws, as well as logjams and sweepers that require careful navigation. The best time to float this section is typically from mid-June to mid-July, when water levels are between 3,000 and 6,000 cfs. It is recommended that paddlers have experience with technical rapids and scouting beforehand.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 432 cfs (4.85 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 23% |
| Optimal Range | 1000-10000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 3,983 ft |
| Run Length | 24.2 Mi |
| Gradient | 15 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12355000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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S F FLATHEAD RIVER NR COLUMBIA FALLS MT
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
2550cfs | 5.88ft | 3049ft |
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SWAN RIVER NEAR BIGFORK MT
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
441cfs | 2.22ft | 3081ft |
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TOBACCO RIVER NEAR EUREKA MT
2016-11-02T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
388cfs | 3.10ft | 2524ft |
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FLATHEAD RIVER NEAR BIGFORK MT
2014-09-30T23:45:00.000-06:00 |
4310cfs | ft | 2889ft |
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FLATHEAD RIVER AT COLUMBIA FALLS MT
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
3460cfs | 3.71ft | 2987ft |
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MIDDLE FORK FLATHEAD RIVER NR WEST GLACIER MT
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
607cfs | 1.83ft | 3131ft |
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N F FLATHEAD RIVER NR COLUMBIA FALLS MT
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
660cfs | 1.7ft | 3151ft |
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