Montana White Water Trips


Clark Fork River through the Alberton Gorge

Catching air on Cliffside rapid, Alberton Gorge

Activities:  White water adventure
Difficulty:  May - Mid June -- Advanced white water
                   July - September -- Intermediate white water

Trip Highlights

  • 13 miles of white water adventure
  • Enjoy class II-IV rapids all the way down; rapids like Tumbleweed, Fang, and Cliffside
  • Beautiful forested canyon gorge carved out by glacial floods tens of thousands of years ago
  • Wildlife galore! We often see deer, bald eagles, beavers and many more critters

Half Day Trip Description:

Headed into Tumbleweed rapid

The Alberton Gorge is a bit of a hidden treasure in Montana, but it's the best whitewater in the state.  Located just off I-90 about 45 minutes west of Missoula, or 2.5 hours east of Spokane, WA, it's a great way to break up your long distance drive. This exciting river trip is sure to be a hit for any adventure seeker.  Not only will you have a blast on the white water, but the scenery is spectacular as you float through a canyon of rose colored cliffs and rock formations.

Group size must be 4 or more for a trip to launch
Adult Price: $55
Youth Price: $46.75
Meeting Place: Cyr Put-in located near I-90, exit 70 if driving west or exit  66 if driving East
Launch Dates: Call 800-700-2414 for availability, most days May through September


Blackfoot River

Late spring on the Blackfoot river

Activities:  White water adventure, scenic floats
Difficulty:  May - early June -- Intermediate white water
                   Mid June - early July-- minimal white water, scenic floats

 

Trip Highlights

  • Over 60 miles of floatable water
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Plentiful wildlife

Half Day Trip Description:

Enjoy a beautiful float down the river that Norman Maclean wrote about in "A River Runs Through It".  The Blackfoot offers majestic mountain views, forested banks, calm pools to swim in. 

Group size must be 4 or more for a trip to launch
Adult Price: $55
Youth Price: $46.75
Meeting Place: Johnsrud Park located just off HWY 200 just outside of Missoula
Launch Dates: Call 800-700-2414 for availability, most days May through early July



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