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Rapid MT Class IV

Three Forks Rapid Series

Flathead, Middle Fork - 1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek (MT)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 20,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Three Forks Rapid Series
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

About three miles downstream from Schafer Meadows putin, the Three Forks Rapid series begins. This two-mile section of intermittent rocky rapids requires some maneuvering, but most are read-and-run. Around 3.6 ft, rafting becomes more challenging due to the number of exposed rocks and scouting may be advisable. Kayaks can easily navigate these rapids at a variety of flows. The last rapid in the series is the largest and is marked by a drop with several narrow channels. Different lines may open up at different flows, but at 3.6 ft take the far right channel to drop into the large pool below.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek
Flathead, Middle Fork
III-IV 27.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater