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Rapid MT Class III+

Mad Max

Stillwater - 4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.5 – 6.7 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Mad Max
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Mad Max is a sustained Class III+ wave train that demands precise boat control and momentum through a series of staggered, powerful waves. Paddlers should aim to maintain a strong downstream angle and anticipate potential lateral waves that can knock boats off-line, with the best route typically threading between larger standing waves in the center of the channel. At flows above 2500 cfs, the rapid becomes more dynamic and requires increased boat speed and aggressive line selection to successfully navigate the full sequence.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
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4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access
Stillwater
III 3.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater