2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, with higher amounts of 10 to 20 inches in southern Yellowstone. Additional snow around Mammoth of 1 to 3 inches. Winds may be gusting as high as 55 mph at times. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the backcountry.
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.
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 | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,094 ft |
| Run Length | 8.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 740 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 0.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06191500 |
Weather Forecast
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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Gardiner Town Run
Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary
The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls
Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner)