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Rapid MT Class II+

Devil's Elbow

Flathead, Middle Fork - 5. West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge (MT)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Photo
Devil's Elbow
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Devil’s Elbow is a dramatic bend where a bedrock outcrop forces the river hard to the right. At lower flows it’s a scenic corner with swift current; at medium flows it becomes pushy but fun; and at high flows it turns into the most dynamic spot on the float. While less hazardous than the features on the canyon run upstream, it remains the one place on this section where paddlers should stay especially alert.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
3.7 mi
Directions
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5. West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge
Flathead, Middle Fork
I-II 5.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater