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Madison River bl Hebgen Lake near Grayling MT Upstream Primary

Runnable: 1.6 – 3.3 FT

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Mellow section of river between the Hebgen Dam and Quake Lake. It's a very friendly float for adults and kids alike. No noteworthy rapids, just 1.7 miles of splashy continuous quick water through meandering channels. Class I. Only rated I-II because there is wood in spots you'd do well do avoid, but there are not any significant hazards. This river is a popular flyfishing spot. Distance on river with current 1.8 miles Distance to first take out 1.7 miles Distance on lake to Quake Lake boat launch 1.7 miles From put in to Quake Lake boat launch 3.5 miles