Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud ParkClass II-III
32 Miles
Gauge Information
Blackfoot
River DescriptionThe Big Blackfoot River is a wonderful river for many types of river enthusiasts. In the spring the run is a friendly and fun class II/III whitewater run. Highlights include Thibedeaux Rapids in the middle of the run, and "The Ledge" which offers great wave surfing, loops, and even long boat enders depending on the flow. The Ledge is only in when there is a moderate spring flow. As summer wears on, the water levels drop, the Blackfoot becomes a tubing mecca for Missoulians seeking to escape the heat. All the while, the river remains an angling classic, which was immortalized by the book (and movie) A River Runs Through It.
The river flows through a large valley and is bordered by ponderosa pines, sage, and a healthy riparian shrub community. Paddlers often see deer, elk, eagles, osprey, beaver, and a large variety of other Montana wildlife. The river is actively managed by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
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Last Updated: 2008-06-11 10:09:40
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There really is no flow that is too low to paddle the Blackfoot. In the spring when flows are up it is a great whitewater flow, and by late summer it is more of a fishing/tubing float but still offers some whitewater for paddlers with a bit of experience.
Blackfoot R nr Bonner [ MT ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| MT | Blackfoot— Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park | II-III | 1,230 cfs | med | 7/24 20:45 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 4872 |
| USGS Station: | 12340000 |
| HUC: | 17010203 |
| Latitude: | 46.8997 |
| Longitude: | -113.7556 |
| Class: | 3 |
No guide books for this stream. If you know of a book that describes this stream please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. User Comments |
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2007-07-27 04:52:12 (363 days ago)
new online whitewater guide for montana area paddling - check it out!
www.montanaeddyhop.blogspot.com Edit
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