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The Snowbank Lake to Landers Fork Blackfoot River run is a popular whitewater destination in Montana with an ideal streamflow range of 800-3000 cfs. This section of the river is rated as Class II-III, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The segment distance is approximately 10 miles with several river rapids and obstacles including Snowbank Falls, which is a Class III rapid that requires careful maneuvering to avoid rocks and other hazards. Other rapids include Artillery Creek, which is a Class II rapid that requires some maneuvering around rocks, and Landers Fork, which is a Class III rapid with challenging waves and drops.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirements for commercial outfitters, and boaters are required to carry a personal flotation device and a sound-producing device. The river is closed to motorized boats, and camping is only allowed in designated areas. The Snowbank Lake to Landers Fork Blackfoot River run offers beautiful scenery with challenging rapids and is a popular destination for a great whitewater adventure.
Last Updated | 2024-12-13 |
River Levels | 57 cfs (2.4 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 71% |
Status | |
Class Level | ii-iii |
Elevation | ft |
Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
Gauge Height | ft |
Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12335500 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
BLACKTAIL CREEK AT BUTTE MT
2019-11-05T01:45:00.000-07:00 |
16cfs | 1.28ft | 5449ft |
WILLOW CREEK AT OPPORTUNITY
2024-12-21T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
3cfs | 3.88ft | 4924ft |
WARM SPRINGS CREEK NEAR ANACONDA MT
2024-12-21T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
48cfs | 2.06ft | 5131ft |
SILVER BOW CREEK AT OPPORTUNITY MT
2024-12-10T02:30:00.000-07:00 |
20cfs | 1.92ft | 4917ft |
SILVER BOW CREEK AT WARM SPRINGS MT
2024-12-21T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
35cfs | 1.96ft | 4805ft |
SILVER BOW CR BL BLACKTAIL CR AT BUTTE MT
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
14cfs | 1.47ft | 5426ft |
MILL CREEK AT OPPORTUNITY
2024-11-25T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
2cfs | 2.23ft | 4938ft |