Bigfork Dam to Flathead R. (The Wild Mile)Class III-IV
1.25 Miles
Avg Gradient 100 fpm
Max Gradient 100 fpm
Bigfork Whitewater Festival
Bigfork Whitewater Festival Photo of Dan Gavere by Randy Clark Gauge Information
Swan
Bigfork Dam to Flathead R. III-IV
River DescriptionPhoto of Dan Gavere at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival courtesy of, and copyright by, Randy Clark.WOW!! This is it!! The "Mad Mile" !! Home of the Bigfork Whitewater festival held at the end of May. Locals get to run this as early as the first part of April, depending on snow melt. Runnout extends longer than most Montana Rivers, thanks to Swan Lake, which feeds out warm water into July most years. If you are new to the mile, be sure to scout the "Big Drop" about a hundred yards from the putin. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2006-12-20 12:50:08
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Associated Projects
- Swan River, Bigfork Hydro
AW negotiated scheduled recreational releases, flow information, public access, and land protection as part of a new hydro license.
Events
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| Swan River Releases | Bigfork,MT starts 07/02/08 |
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