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Take-out MT

Take Out

Kootenai - Falls & Gorge (MT)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Kootenai River bl Libby Dam near Libby MT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 5,000.0 – 30,000.0 CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out marks the exit point of the challenging Kootenai Falls & Gorge section, characterized by a complex and potentially hazardous transition zone where paddlers must carefully navigate shifting currents and potential hydraulic features. Due to the extreme nature of this section and the rapid's location, experienced whitewater paddlers should scout thoroughly and be prepared for technical maneuvering with minimal margin for error.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
20.0 mi
Directions
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Falls & Gorge
Kootenai
I-IV 1.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater