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BORDER TO POLEBRIDGE

Whitewater River Run





Montana Flathead, North Fork

Border To Polebridge

Class II TO II+

STREAMFLOW: 807 CFS

Too Low
86°, Sunny

The Border to Polebridge river run on the Flathead River in Montana offers a scenic and challenging experience for intermediate to advanced paddlers. This section features several Class III and IV rapids, including Bonecrusher and Jaws, as well as logjams and sweepers that require careful navigation. The best time to float this section is typically from mid-June to mid-July, when water levels are between 3,000 and 6,000 cfs. It is recommended that paddlers have experience with technical rapids and scouting beforehand.

Weather today, Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Status Too Low
Class Level II to II+
Elevation 3,983 ft
Run Length 24.2 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 807 cfs
Gauge Height 5.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Swan River Near Bigfork Mt
USGS 12370000
2,420 cfs 4.1 ft
Tobacco River Near Eureka Mt
USGS 12301300
388 cfs 3.1 ft
Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt
USGS 12358500
4,940 cfs 4.2 ft
S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12362500
1,970 cfs 5.4 ft
N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12355500
3,480 cfs 4.0 ft
Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12363000
10,900 cfs 6.4 ft
Flathead River Near Bigfork Mt
USGS 12369000
4,310 cfs ft
Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000
807 cfs 5.5 ft
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