Summary
The section is approximately 7 miles long and contains several rapids, including Sleeping Giant, Boiling River, and Man Eater. The best time to float this section is from May to September, with peak flows occurring in June. It is recommended to have a flow of at least 2,500 cfs for a fun and exciting ride. Paddlers should be aware of sweepers and strainers along the river, especially after high water events. Overall, the Gardiner Town Run offers a thrilling adventure with stunning scenery in Montana.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1080 cfs (1.31 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Optimal Range | 2000-16000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,094 ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 3050 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06191500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mammoth - Yellowstone National Park
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1Y1
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Yellowstone River Trail
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Mammoth Campground
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1A2
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Rescue Creek
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River Runs
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Gardiner Town Run
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Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary
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The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls
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Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)
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Gallatin Forest Boundary, Sec. 32, T7S, R7E To Yellowstone National Park, Sec. 23, T9S, R8E
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The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway
Cottonwood Creek
Bridge Lake
East Fork Boulder River
East Fork Hyalite Creek
Cascade Creek
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