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Rapid MT

Essex River Access

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

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Photo
Essex River Access
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Situated on river left just before the Highway 2 bridge, Essex Access provides a convenient take-out or put-in option. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking a shorter run, with both the upstream Bear Creek section and the downstream Paola section offering enjoyable standalone trips, especially at lower flows. Essex is a a small railroad town and site of the Izaak Walton Inn.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.6 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