 The Middle Fork of the Flathead is one of the unknown gems of whitewater rafting. It's Montana whitewater rafting at its best. Only one other outfitters 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 the river picks up the pace and we enter the first rapids.
 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, paddle boats and inflatable kayaks
along so you can choose your excitement level.
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. We often take a layover day to climb a peak or really go after the fish. Trying the 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: $1,400.00
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 8-12,
June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3
4
day trip
Price: $1,250.00
Dates: July 8-11,
July 15-18 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 thenight before your trip and the night your trip ends.
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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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