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Rapid MT

Great Northern Flats

Flathead, North Fork - 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
N F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Great Northern Flats
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Great Northern Flats presents a straightforward stretch with minimal technical challenges, characterized by broad, relatively calm water flow and widely spaced boulder fields. Paddlers should be attentive to potential submerged rocks and maintain a clean line through the broader river channel, especially during lower water conditions when rock exposure increases. While not a high-intensity rapid, situational awareness and standard river reading skills are recommended for safe navigation.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
47.0 mi
Directions
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1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge
Flathead, North Fork
I-II+(III) 58.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater