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Rapid MT

Sacred Dancing Cascade

McDonald Creek - Going to the Sun Roadside (MT)

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Gauge Conditions
M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,200.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

These are rough estimates. 1600 is a nice low side of medium flow, 4500 is beefy.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Sacred Dancing Cascade
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Sacred Dancing Cascade is a scenic but potentially tricky section of McDonald Creek that flows alongside the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The rapid features multiple small boulder gardens and potential pinning hazards, requiring careful boat positioning and reading the water's flow between rock clusters. Paddlers should be prepared for potential wood and shifting channel conditions, especially during variable seasonal water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Going to the Sun Roadside
McDonald Creek
V 10.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater