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Rapid MT Class III

Bear Creek Rapids

Flathead, Middle Fork - 2. Bear Creek to Paola Access (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Bear Creek Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Immediately below the put-in, this bouldery Class II–III rapid sets the tone for the first few miles. At moderate flows it provides splashy, technical moves, while at higher water it becomes more pushy and challenging.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Bear Creek to Paola Access
Flathead, Middle Fork
II-III 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater