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Rapid MT Class III

rapid

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
rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The North Fork Flathead's rapid presents a technical Class III challenge with a series of boulder-studded drops requiring precise boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared for tight channel navigation and intermittent powerful hydraulics, with the primary line running along the right side of the rapid to avoid potentially recirculating holes near midstream rocks. Careful scouting is recommended, particularly during higher water levels when the rapid's features become more dynamic and consequential.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
49.5 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