Missoula Town Run
The Clark Fork runs right through the heart of Missoula, MT. This stretch is mainly class II but is notable for the whitewater park next to Caras Park. This park contains Brennan's Wave which is playable at most all levels.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Clark Fork River are between a bare minimum of 600cfs and a high of 40,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 12334550, the Clark Fork At Turah Bridge Nr Bonner Mt
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Missoula Town Run.
Run Stats
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 3,321 ft |
| Run Length | 3.6 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1730 cfs |
| Gage Height | 2.9 ft |
| Air Temperature | 43° |
| River | Clark Fork River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Clark Fork At Turah Bridge Nr Bonner Mt
USGS 12334550 |
|
Brennan's Wave
Class III- to III+ |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
USGS 12352500 |
2,750 cfs | 4.8 ft |
|
Clark Fork Above Missoula Mt
USGS 12340500 |
4,560 cfs | 4.4 ft |
|
Middle Fork Rock Cr Nr Philipsburg Mt
USGS 12332000 |
126 cfs | 1.9 ft |
|
Blackfoot River Near Bonner Mt
USGS 12340000 |
2,580 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
Flint Creek Near Southern Cross Mt
USGS 12325500 |
35 cfs | 0.9 ft |
|
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
USGS 12353000 |
6,830 cfs | 3.6 ft |
|
South Fork Jocko River Near Arlee Mt
USGS 12381400 |
65 cfs | 1.7 ft |
|
Rock Creek Near Clinton Mt
USGS 12334510 |
655 cfs | 5.7 ft |
|
Clark Fork Near Drummond Mt
USGS 12331800 |
957 cfs | 3.8 ft |
|
Mission Cr Ab Reservoir Nr St Ignatius Mt
USGS 12377150 |
13 cfs | 1.8 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Noisy Basin
SNOTEL 664 |
95" | 0" |
|
Bisson Creek
SNOTEL 346 |
16" | -4" |
|
Peterson Meadows
SNOTEL 930 |
29" | 1" |
|
Daly Creek
SNOTEL 433 |
18" | -1" |
|
Black Pine
SNOTEL 349 |
28" | 0" |
|
Sleeping Woman
SNOTEL 783 |
40" | 3" |
|
Calvert Creek
SNOTEL 381 |
5" | -1" |
|
Nez Perce Camp
SNOTEL 662 |
46" | 0" |
|
Saddle Mtn.
SNOTEL 727 |
63" | 0" |
|
Stuart Mountain
SNOTEL 901 |
79" | 0" |
|
Twelvemile Creek
SNOTEL 835 |
41" | 2" |
|
Combination
SNOTEL 410 |
6" | 0" |
|
Moss Peak
SNOTEL 646 |
84" | 0" |
|
Twin Lakes
SNOTEL 836 |
91" | 4" |
|
Blacktail Mtn
SNOTEL 1144 |
22" | 0" |
|
N Fk Elk Creek
SNOTEL 657 |
32" | 0" |
|
Skalkaho Summit
SNOTEL 760 |
54" | 2" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys Flat | 18 | 4,104 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Snowbowl | 79" | 31° | 1.01" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula Town Run | 1730.0cfs | 3.6 Mi | II to II+ |