It can be paddled spring through fall and except at may june high flows is an outstanding intermediate whitewater run.
Middle fork flathead river rafting map.
Forming the western and southern borders of glacier national park the flathead river is a hidden gem of montana with spectacular scenery unsurpassed fishing and excellent wildlife viewing.
The middle fork of the flathead river begins just outside the great bear wilderness which is located south of glacier national park.
It soon enters the wilderness area and begins a beautiful frequently wild ride through the heart of the wilderness area.
Wild and scenic montana episode 3.
What a great river for some rafting.
There are four licensed companies operating out of west glacier that offer a multitude of trips.
A scenic float in glacier national park is the perfect way to unwind.
Whether you just want a lazy float trip or some whitewater with some thrills you ll find it on the flathead.
We did a half day whitewater rafting with dinner on the banks of the river afterward.
Towns along the river include west glacier nyack pinnacle essex and nimrod.
Middle fork flathead river from american whitewater on vimeo.
The great bear bob marshall and scapegoat wilderness areas make up the third largest wilderness complex in the lower 48.
Gorgeous scenery interpretive guiding.
From the headwaters to schafer meadows a narrow channel and log jams make the river generally unsuitable for floating.
This section of the wild and scenic middle fork of the flathead river boasts a long season great moderate whitewater and beautiful scenery and water quality.
Check out this low water video of the run below granite creek.
Middle fork of the flathead river class ii iii.
The upper section of the river offers primitive recreation in a wilderness setting.
Flathead river rafting can be found on the north and middle forks of the flathead river.
Its drainage basin lies to the east of the south fork flathead river and the hungry horse reservoir.
The middle fork flathead river is a 92 mile 148 km river in western montana in the united states forming the southwestern boundary of glacier national park.
Middle fork flathead river rafting trips float several different sections of the river due to easy access from us hwy 2.
The highway follows the river from bear creek all the way to west glacier at the confluence of the north and middle forks however the road is hardly noticed.
Middle fork flathead river overview introduction.
