SNOWBANK LAKE, SEC. 4, T15N, R8W TO LANDERS FORK BLACKFOOT RIVER, SEC. 36, T15N, R8W
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T18:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Helena Valley, Meagher County Valleys, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| River Levels | 57 cfs (2.4 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 34% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 12335500 |
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.
