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Put-in MT

Buffalo Bridge

Flathead - Buffalo Bridge to Sloan Bridge (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
Flathead River near Polson MT Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Buffalo Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Buffalo Bridge rapid offers a straightforward river section with minimal technical challenges. Access is good via the public put-in, providing a clean entry point for paddlers looking to run this stretch of the Flathead River. While specific hazards are not well-documented, standard river awareness and typical Class II-III navigation skills are recommended.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Sloan Bridge Rapid N/A
Sloan Bridge
21.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Buffalo Bridge to Sloan Bridge
Flathead
II 21.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater