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BORDER TO POLEBRIDGE

Whitewater River Run





Montana Flathead, North Fork

Border To Polebridge

Class II TO II+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 844 CFS

Too Low
60°, Mostly 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, Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Status Too Low
Class Level II to II+
Elevation 3,983 ft
Run Length 24.2 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 844 cfs
Gauge Height 5.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12355500
3,220 cfs 3.8 ft
Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000
844 cfs 5.5 ft
Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt
USGS 12358500
3,070 cfs 3.5 ft
Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12363000
9,880 cfs 6.2 ft
S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12362500
2,950 cfs 6.2 ft
Tobacco River Near Eureka Mt
USGS 12301300
388 cfs 3.1 ft
Swan River Near Bigfork Mt
USGS 12370000
1,240 cfs 3.2 ft
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