2026-04-23T23:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with the highest amounts across southwestern portions of the Park. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Summary
The section is approximately 7 miles long and contains several rapids, including Sleeping Giant, Boiling River, and Man Eater. The best time to float this section is from May to September, with peak flows occurring in June. It is recommended to have a flow of at least 2,500 cfs for a fun and exciting ride. Paddlers should be aware of sweepers and strainers along the river, especially after high water events. Overall, the Gardiner Town Run offers a thrilling adventure with stunning scenery in Montana.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1080 cfs (1.31 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Optimal Range | 2000-16000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,094 ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 2600 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06191500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mammoth - Yellowstone National Park
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1Y1
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Yellowstone River Trail
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Mammoth Campground
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1A2
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Rescue Creek
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Gardiner Town Run
Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary
The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls
Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)
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