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Rapid MT Class IV

Buffalo

Flathead - Buffalo Rapids: Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge (MT)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 50,000.0 CFS
Photo
Buffalo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The largest wave in Montana!!! Make sure to hit the scout spot river left after eagle. There are two main channels here divided by a large rock island the best hits and safest line is always Left channel, it is highly advisable to not run right channel. The rapid is broken up into 2 sections there is Upper Buff which spans half the river and usually stands 6-10 feet tall depending on surges then the river moves left and banks right into Lower Buff, this wave can be up to 14 feet tall depending on surges with a decent flip chance. low water levels Lower Buff becomes more of a hole so be careful with it. Higher water levels Upper Buff can disappear that is usually 30,000+

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.6 mi
Directions
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Buffalo Rapids: Kerr Dam to County Road Bridge
Flathead
III+ 6.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater