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Put-in MT

Put In

Madison - 3) Beartrap Canyon: Madison Dam to Route 84 (MT)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Madison River bl Ennis Lake near McAllister MT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 1.0 – 6.0 FT

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point to Beartrap Canyon, offering paddlers an immediate transition into the river's challenging environment. While specific technical details are limited, the rapid likely presents initial navigational challenges that set the tone for the downstream river conditions. Paddlers should approach with standard caution and be prepared for potential Class III-IV river characteristics typical of Montana's whitewater sections.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3) Beartrap Canyon: Madison Dam to Route 84
Madison
I-IV 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater