Gauge Conditions

Mission Creek ab reservoir near St. Ignatius MT Upstream Primary

Runnable: 125.0 – 175.0 CFS

Based on a single high side of medium descent at 150.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Hike 3 miles or so downhill into Crystal Lake and enjoy the awesome scenery before heading downstream. Be prepared for a big portage right off the bat, followed by some scenic, quality, and remote adventure boating all the way to Lindburgh Lake. Rapids are generally drop-pool and fairly easily boat or bank scouted. Finish with a paddle across Lindburgh. High quality backcountry boating.

Difficulty

Class III-V

Length

6.9 mi

Rapids

Access Points

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater

Crystal Lake to Lindburgh Lake