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POLEBRIDGE TO BIG CREEK

Whitewater River Run





Montana Flathead, North Fork

Polebridge To Big Creek

Class II TO III-

STREAMFLOW: 1,970 CFS

Runnable
86°, Sunny Then Slight Chance T-Storms

The Polebridge to Big Creek river run in Montana is a 13-mile stretch of the North Fork Flathead River. This run features technical rapids, tight turns, and beautiful scenery. The river is rated as class II-III, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The best time to float this section is from June to August when the water levels are high and conditions are optimal. The recommended flow for this run is between 1,000 and 3,000 cfs. Obstacles on the river include Sweepers, strainers, and a few rock gardens. Experienced paddlers should be able to navigate these obstacles with ease.

Weather today, A slight chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Status Runnable
Class Level II to III-
Elevation 3,049 ft
Run Length 20.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 1970 cfs
Gauge Height 5.4 ft
Reporting Streamgage S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12362500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Flathead River At Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12363000
10,900 cfs 6.4 ft
Mill Cr Ab Bassoo Cr Nr Niarada Mt
USGS 12374250
2 cfs 1.4 ft
Swiftcurrent Creek At Many Glacier Mt
USGS 05014500
336 cfs 2.6 ft
Flathead River Near Bigfork Mt
USGS 12369000
4,310 cfs ft
N F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12355500
3,480 cfs 4.0 ft
Swiftcurrent Cr Ab Swiftcurrent Lk At Many Glacier
USGS 05014300
113 cfs 1.8 ft
Flathead River At Flathead British Columbia
USGS 12355000
807 cfs 5.5 ft
Swan River Near Bigfork Mt
USGS 12370000
2,420 cfs 4.1 ft
Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt
USGS 12358500
4,940 cfs 4.2 ft
S F Flathead River Nr Columbia Falls Mt
USGS 12362500
1,970 cfs 5.4 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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