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Rapid MT Class II

rapid

Flathead, North Fork - 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge (MT)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
N F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The North Fork Flathead's swift current creates a Class II rapid with scattered boulder gardens and moderate wave trains. Paddlers should navigate carefully through the rock-studded channel, watching for potential mid-stream obstructions and selecting clean lines between the larger rocks. While not extremely technical, the rapid requires attentive maneuvering and basic whitewater skills to maintain boat control.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
44.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge
Flathead, North Fork
I-II+(III) 58.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater