Upper Storm Castle Take Out

Upper Storm Castle Take Out is a whitewater take-out point on the Gallatin River in Gallatin County, Montana. The Gallatin River is a substantial stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with significant flow and gradient characteristics. At this location, paddlers can expect to take out after navigating sections of the river with an average gradient of 41.8 feet per mile and an average flow of approximately 1288 cubic feet per second, indicating moving water conditions typical of whitewater runs.

The Gallatin River descends substantially from its headwaters to lower elevations, with a total elevation change of nearly 1900 meters across its 114-mile length. The river's average velocity of 3.92 feet per second combined with its significant gradient makes this a dynamic whitewater environment. As a take-out point rather than a launch site, this access is primarily useful for concluding whitewater paddling trips and retrieving boats after moving water runs. Paddlers should be prepared for moderately fast current and the physical demands of whitewater navigation typical of western mountain rivers.