Bob's Canal
Flathead, South Fork - 2. Mid Creek to Cedar Flats (Meadow Creek Gorge) (MT)
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bob's Canal is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a narrow, twisting channel with multiple boulder obstacles and a sequence of tight, offset drops. Paddlers must navigate a series of large mid-stream rocks and diagonal waves, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering to avoid potential pin spots and hydraulic features, particularly at lower water levels.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (14)
Rapid
N/A
Mid Creek Put-in
Rapid
III
Gateway Rapid
Rapid
II
S Turn Rapid
Rapid
III
Sookie's Suckhole
Rapid
III
Overboard
Rapid
IV
Notch
Rapid
V
Thor's Hammer
Rapid
V
The Crack (aka The Slot)
Rapid
Bunker Creek
Rapid
Trailhead Access Put-in
Rapid
IV
The Gorge
Rapid
III
White Fang
Rapid
IV
Donkey Punch
Rapid
Take-out at Cedar Flats Access (Harrison Creek)
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2. Mid Creek to Cedar Flats (Meadow Creek Gorge)
Flathead, South Fork
IV(V+)
5.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater