2025-12-06T17:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy Snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations between 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.
Summary
The river features a variety of obstacles, including Class II and III rapids, waves, and rock gardens. The difficulty of the river run depends on the water level, with higher water levels making it more challenging. The best time to float this section of the river is during late spring and early summer when the water levels are high enough to provide good rapids without being too dangerous. Recommended CFS levels for the Missoula Town Run are between 2,000 and 4,000. Overall, the Missoula Town Run is a fun and exciting river run that is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 958 cfs (2.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Optimal Range | 600-40000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 3,321 ft |
| Run Length | 3.6 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 718 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 12334550 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Clark Fork Above Missoula Mt
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1140cfs |
Clark Fork At Turah Bridge Nr Bonner Mt
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718cfs |
Blackfoot River Near Bonner Mt
|
382cfs |
Bitterroot River Near Missoula Mt
|
1010cfs |
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
|
2310cfs |
Rock Creek Near Clinton Mt
|
202cfs |
River Runs
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Missoula Town Run
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Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 4, T15N, R18W To Boundary, Sec. 2, T13N, R18W
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Spring Gulch Headwaters, Sec. 12, T14N, R19W To Mainstem, Sec. 35, T14N, R19W
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East Fork Headwaters, Sec. 8, T14N, R17W To Mainstem, Sec. 14, T14N, R18W
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High Falls Creek Headwaters, Sec. 5, T14N, R18W To Mainstem, Sec. 2, T14N, R18W
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Blackfoot River
Missoula Memorial Rose Garden
Playfair Park
Wilderness Rattlesnake