River MT ID

West Fork Bitterroot River - Painted Rocks Lake

Montana • 45.6980, -114.2878

Length

45 mi

72 km

Elevation

7,718′ → 3,998′

3,720 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

1.57%

83.0 ft/mi

Drainage

558 mi²

1,445 km²

Avg Flow

578 cfs

2.3 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,229 mi

1,977 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

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Access Sites on West Fork Bitterroot River - Painted Rocks Lake

There are 1 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on West Fork Bitterroot River - Painted Rocks Lake.