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The whitewater river run from Confluence Rock Creek, Sec. 34, T8S, R19E to Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary in Montana is a thrilling adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 700-1,500 cfs. The class rating varies from Class III to Class IV, with steep drops, tight turns, and big waves. The segment mileage is approximately 10 miles long and takes around 3-4 hours to complete.
The river rapids/obstacles in this section include "The Slot", a tight and technical drop that requires precise navigation, "The S-Turn", a series of tight turns through boulder fields, and "The Narrows", a narrow channel with large waves and boulders.
Specific regulations to the area include a permit system for commercial outfitters and limits on group sizes for private trips. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all trash and human waste and follow Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile ecosystem of the wilderness area.
Last Updated | 2024-11-25 |
River Levels | 487 cfs (6.38 ft) |
Percent of Normal | 53% |
Status | |
Class Level | iii-iv |
Elevation | ft |
Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
Gauge Height | ft |
Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06209500 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
ROCK CREEK NEAR RED LODGE MT
2024-11-25T00:00:00.000-07:00 |
34cfs | 5.08ft | 6392ft |
RED LODGE CR AB COONEY RE NR BOYD MT
2024-10-31T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
40cfs | 1.91ft | 4254ft |
SODA BUTTE CR AT PARK BNDRY AT SILVER GATE
2024-11-29T00:45:00.000-07:00 |
5cfs | 0.52ft | 7347ft |
CLARKS FORK YELLOWSTONE RIVER NR BELFRY MT
2024-12-12T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
220cfs | 0.89ft | 3994ft |
GREYBULL RIVER AT MEETEETSE
2018-09-30T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
338cfs | 3.13ft | 5756ft |
SOUTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER NEAR VALLEY
2022-10-06T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
176cfs | 3.54ft | 6193ft |
WILLOW CREEK NEAR BOYD MT
2024-10-31T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
31cfs | 2.8ft | 4267ft |