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Rapid MT

Morrison Creek Trailhead

Flathead, Middle Fork - 1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek (MT)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 20,000.0 CFS

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Photo
Morrison Creek Trailhead
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The Morrison Creek Trail provides an option for a hike in with packrafts without chartering a plane to fly in. The trail descends gently along Morrison Creek, offering a scenic journey through dense forests and alongside the creek itself. It is predominantly downhill, with a descent of about 1,400 feet. You should be prepared for multiple creek crossings that may present challenges during periods of high water. To reach the trailhead take Highway 2 and just west of Marias Pass turn south onto Skyland Road (Forest Road 569) and follow it approximately 9 miles to the Morrison Creek Trailhead. From here it is an approximately 10 mile hike down the Morrison Creek Trail (trail #154) to the Big River Trail (trail #155) that parallels the Middle Fork Flathead and allows you to continue another 4 miles upstream to Schafer Meadows.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.2 mi
Directions
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1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek
Flathead, Middle Fork
III-IV 27.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater