2025-12-06T14:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, greatest on west facing slopes where locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the backcountry will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow and blowing snow. Localized whiteout conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts on the northeast facing slopes around Nye to Red Lodge are much less, around 3 to 6 inches. A temporary break in the snowfall is expected Friday.
Summary
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.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-01 |
| River Levels | 487 cfs (6.38 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 200% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06209500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Parkside Campground and Group Campsites
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Limber Pine Campground
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Greenough Lake Campground
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M-K Campground
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Rattin Campground
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Rattine Campground
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River Runs
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Confluence Rock Creek, Sec. 34, T8S, R19E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 10, T9S, R17E
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Custer Forest Boundary, Sec. 19, T8S, R20E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 20, T9S, R17E
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Custer Boundary, Sec. 6, T8S, R20E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 25, T8S, R17E
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