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Put-in MT

Put In

Swan - Bigfork Dam to Bigfork Powerhouse (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
Swan River near Bigfork, MT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 4,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial launch point below Bigfork Dam, offering paddlers their first entry into the Swan River's flow. While specific details about the rapid's characteristics are limited, boaters should carefully assess water levels and potential dam-related hydraulics before putting in. Standard caution is advised when entering the river at this location.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
1.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Bigfork Dam to Bigfork Powerhouse
Swan
III-IV 1.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater