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BEARTRAP CANYON - MADISON DAM TO ROUTE 84

Whitewater River Run





Montana Madison River

Beartrap Canyon - Madison Dam To Route 84

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 942 CFS

Too Low
55°, Chance Rain Then Showers

The Beartrap Canyon river run on the Madison River in Montana is a challenging and exciting stretch of water. The river features Class III and IV rapids, with several large boulders and tight channels that require careful maneuvering. The best time to float this section of the river is from June to September, with recommended CFS levels between 1,000 and 3,000. It's important to note that the river can be dangerous at higher levels, and rafters should always wear appropriate safety gear and be experienced in navigating difficult rapids. Overall, the Beartrap Canyon river run offers a thrilling and scenic adventure for experienced rafters.

Weather today, A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 55. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status Too Low
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 5,874 ft
Run Length 8.5 Mi
Gradient 28 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 942 cfs
Gauge Height 1.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage Madison River At Kirby Ranch Nr Cameron Mt
USGS 06038800

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Ruby River Ab Reservoir Nr Alder Mt
USGS 06019500
234 cfs 3.4 ft
Ruby River Bl Reservoir Nr Alder Mt
USGS 06020600
128 cfs 2.8 ft
Madison River Bl Ennis Lake Nr Mcallister Mt
USGS 06041000
1,490 cfs 4.0 ft
Madison River Ab Powerplant Nr Mcallister Mt
USGS 06040800
251 cfs 3.9 ft
Madison River Near Cameron Mt
USGS 06040000
1,230 cfs 2.3 ft
Gallatin River Near Gallatin Gateway Mt
USGS 06043500
652 cfs 1.9 ft
Jefferson River Near Twin Bridges Mt
USGS 06026500
1,580 cfs 4.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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