From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To river run
From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To
There are specific regulations in place for the Whitewater River run. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks require that all boaters have a Montana boater education certificate or equivalent certification from another state. Additionally, all boats must have a Type I, II, or III personal flotation device for each person on board and a sound-producing device such as a whistle.
It is important for visitors to respect the rules and regulations of the area to ensure safety for themselves and others. It is also crucial to ensure that the streamflow range is appropriate for the skill level of the boaters and to always wear appropriate safety gear.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yaak River Near Troy Mt | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River At Leonia Id | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River Bl Libby Dam Nr Libby Mt | 10,100 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Libby Mt | 507 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River Bel Moyie River Nr Bonners Ferry Id | 16,000 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River @ Tribal Hatchery Nr Bonners Ferry | 15,700 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- National Forest Development Road 2394 Lincoln County
- City Service Road Libby
- Us 2 Lincoln County
- Osprey Landing
- Rocky Gorge Road Lincoln County
- National Forest Development Road 333 Lincoln County
Other river runs
- From The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 Downstream For Three Miles To The Confluence Of Main Quartz Creek To
- From The Headwaters Of The West Fork Of Quartz Creek Downstream For Three Miles To The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 To
- 10 Miles From Tub Gulch To Quartz Creek To 10 Miles From Tub Gulch To Quartz Creek
- 9 Miles From Quartz Creek To Surprise Gulch,Two Miles Below Kootenai Falls To 9 Miles From Quartz Creek To Surprise Gulch,Two Miles Below Kootenai Falls
- Headwaters, East And North Fork Of The Yaak River To Yaak Falls, Sec. 4, T33n, R33w
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
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What's the optimal flow for From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To ?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To .