The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary river run
The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary
Some specific river rapids and obstacles on this run include the Kitchen Sink, a Class III rapid with a large hole and wave; the Million Dollar Mile, a Class II-III section with continuous rapids; and the Red Rock Rapid, a Class IV rapid with a tricky entrance and large waves. It is important for kayakers to have experience with Class IV rapids before attempting the Red Rock Rapid.
There are specific regulations for this area, including the requirement of a permit to launch a watercraft in Yellowstone National Park. In addition, all paddlers must wear personal flotation devices, and fires are not permitted along the riverbank.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbon River At Madison Jct | 103 cfs | → |
| Firehole River Near West Yellowstone Mt | 312 cfs | → |
| Madison River Near West Yellowstone Mt | 454 cfs | → |
| Tantalus Creek At Norris Junction | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Springs At Big Springs Id | 128 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork Nr Lake Id | 19 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Other river runs
- Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River
- Begins Approximately At Kepler Cascades To The Confluence With The Madison River
- The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway
- The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades
- Lower Falls To Ends 1/4 Mile Upstream From Northeast Enternace Road Bridge In The Area Of Tower Falls/ Roosevelt
Campgrounds
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary
What's the optimal flow for The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
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