Johnsrud Take Out

Johnsrud Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point on the Blackfoot River in Missoula County, Montana. This location serves as an exit point for paddlers completing sections of the Blackfoot River, a large stream classified as a Stream Order 7 river with significant flow characteristics. The Blackfoot River is a 136.79-mile waterway with an average flow of 543.47 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 14.8 feet per mile, indicating moderate to substantial current throughout most sections.

The take-out location sits at approximately 1345 meters elevation on the lower portions of the Blackfoot River system. Given the river's size, average velocity of 2.83 feet per second, and terrain gradient, paddlers should expect moderately fast current conditions with potential for whitewater features depending on water levels and the specific section being run. The Blackfoot River drains 10,136 square miles and maintains consistent flow patterns throughout the year, though seasonal variations are typical for Montana rivers.