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Montana whitewater rafting is at its best on the Middle Fork of the Flathead
River, one of the unknown gems of whitewater rafting. Only one other outfitter is allowed to run this wilderness section of the river, and because the only access is by plane or trail, the Middle Fork is a place where you can still enjoy a true wilderness experience. Our 5-day Montana white water rafting trip begins with a breathtaking flight into Schafer Meadows, a backcountry airstrip nestled in the middle of the Great Bear Wilderness. We'll put the boats in the water here and enjoy several miles of scenic floating before we enter the first rapid
series, Three Forks.
The Middle
Fork has an average gradient of about 35ft/mile, which
means we get lots of great class III and IV rapids.
We'll have oar boats and paddle boats
along so you can choose your excitement level.
(Inflatable kayaks available
only for certain water levels.)
We plan plenty of time for hiking, fishing, viewing
wildlife or just watching the river go by, so the trip
has an easy pace and relaxed feel. Rappelling is a highlight of the trip for many folks and fisherman won't want to miss
Castle Lake. This mountain lake is only a 1 1/2 miles from the river and the cutthroat trout are fat, fight well, and can be over 20" in length!
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Middle
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The Middle Fork of the Flathead is one of the unknown gems of whitewater rafting; Montana whitewater rafting at its best. Only one other outfitter is allowed to run this wilderness section of the river, and because the only access is by plane or trail, the Middle Fork is a place where you can still enjoy a true wilderness experience.
Our 5-day Montana white water rafting trip begins with a breathtaking flight into Schafer Meadows, a backcountry airstrip nestled in the middle of the Great Bear Wilderness. We'll put the boats in the water here and enjoy several miles of scenic floating before we enter the first rapid
series, Three Forks.
The Middle
Fork has an average gradient of about 35ft/mile, which
means we get lots of great class III and IV rapids.
We'll have oar boats and paddle boats
along so you can choose your excitement level.
(Inflatable kayaks available
only for certain water levels.)
We plan plenty of time for hiking, fishing, viewing
wildlife or just watching the river go by, so the trip
has an easy pace and relaxed feel. Rappelling is a highlight of the trip for many folks and fisherman won't want to miss
Castle Lake. This mountain lake is only a 1 1/2 miles from the river and the cutthroat trout are fat, fight well, and can be over 20" in length!
5
day trip
Price: $1,500.00
Price includes charter flight into the river and van transportation back to Kalispell. Use of sleeping gear and tent is included in the price, or bring your own gear and receive a $40 discount.
Dates: June
13-17,
June 20-24, June 27- July 1
4
day trip
Price: $1,350.00
Dates: July
4-7 Hike/Raft combination with fishing
emphasis.
On this four day trip, we hike into the
river on the first day through beautiful
wilderness country, approximately 8 miles.
We will camp at either Granite Creek or
Three Forks. Then we will spend three fun
days fishing, hiking and rafting the Flathead
River. Use of sleeping gear and tent is
included in the price, or bring your own
gear and receive a $40 discount.
Additional fees: 3% Forest Service Land Use Fee.
This trip begins and ends in Kalispell, Montana. We recommend the West Coast Kalispell Center for lodging the
night before your trip and the night your trip ends.
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Your guides will carry a small reference library.
Following are some suggested books for winter reading.
Sample Itinerary and Logistical Information for the Middle Fork of the Flathead
Suggested Gear List for the Middle Fork of the Flathead
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