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1) Upper (carry-up 4miles from end of Dearborn Canyon Road)

Class III-V(V+)
4 Miles

Colorado Chris in ledge/hole drop


Colorado Chris in ledge/hole drop
Photo of Colorado Chris by David Schroeder taken 2004-05-01 @ 650

Gauge Information

Dearborn
1) Upper (carry-up 4miles from end of Dearborn Canyon Road) III-V(V+)
low
77
11/22 12:15
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  600 cfs Max Sug. Level:  1200 cfs

River Description

The Upper Dearborn is a sweet, off the beaten path run that is well worth the effort. After Hiking about 4 miles in on a good trail there is an easy access point down to the river just above a couple of substantial looking drops.

These first two run well though they are not the prettiest. The Dearborn rolls on for a bit with Class III drops and boogie water before reaching the next notable drop. This is a straightforward 6 foot ledge that is really fun. A little further down you find a powerful ledge drop that charges through a mean hole backed up by a large rock. This one runs quite clean, though it definitely looks intimidating.

After some more read and run boogie, you come to a log over the river that can be paddled under. Stop above this and scout the difficult gorge section on the left. The gorge starts with a couple small Class III drops leading into a very powerful 5 foot ledge that immediately charges over a thundering 12 foot falls. The swirling eddys below the spigot are steep and difficult to get out of. You are literally sitting about two feet below the exit point. Check this carefully before running at flows over 750. After this the river pinches into a barely runnable boulder jumble. It is not difficult, but one must avoid slipping into the right channel that is feeding directly into an undercut.

Shortly below the gorge there is good access back to the river on river left(the portage side) for those who choose not to hit the gorge. One more 8 foot falls and you are home free, with a chance to relax and soak in the incredible view.

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Ben C. UDB


Ben C. UDB  Dearborn MT
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hiking into Dearborn 1


hiking into Dearborn 1  Dearborn MT
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Hiking into Dearborn 2


Hiking into Dearborn 2  Dearborn MT
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Colorado Chris in ledge/hole drop


Colorado Chris in ledge/hole drop  Dearborn MT
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Lofty at first ledge drop


Lofty at first ledge drop  Dearborn MT
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Joe Booth, Double Drop


Joe Booth, Double Drop  Dearborn Mt
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IPA, Hike in


IPA, Hike in  Dearborn Mt
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The Whaley, IPA, on First Drop


The Whaley, IPA, on First Drop  Upper Dearborn Mt
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Will Peete, IPA, Double Drop


Will Peete, IPA, Double Drop  Upper Dearborn Mt
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Dearborn R nr Craig [ MT ]

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Stage Flow Updated
2.98 77 11/22 12:15

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
MT Dearborn— 1) Upper (carry-up 4miles from end of Dearborn Canyon Road) III-V(V+) 77 cfs   low 11/22 12:15
MT Dearborn— 3) Dearborn Canyon Road Bridge to Hwy 287 Bridge I-II 77 cfs   11/22 12:15
MT Falls Creek (Dearborn Trib)— (hike up) 2 miles above Dearborn to Dearborn III-V(V+) 77 cfs   low 11/22 12:15

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:2590
USGS Station:06073500
HUC:10030102
Latitude:47.1986
Longitude:-112.0956
Class:2

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