Wilderness Boundary to Blackfoot R.Class I-III
6 Miles
Gauge Information
Blackfoot, North Fork
River DescriptionDoug Ammons, Missoula, MT 406/586-7682StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2002-01-18 10:06:27
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NF Blackfoot River nr Ovando [ 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, North Fork— Wilderness Boundary to Blackfoot R. | I-III | 3.23 ft | 7/24 14:00 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 4871 |
| USGS Station: | 12338300 |
| HUC: | 17010203 |
| Latitude: | 46.9797 |
| Longitude: | -113.0914 |
| Class: | -1 |
User Comments |
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2008-06-03 05:55:00 (51 days ago)
There is a very large log jam about a mile and a half up from the take-out (bridge) . I could see it being a problem above 3000 cfs. Keep your eyes peeled(there is a sneak route around the left side.) There is a route through everything (except for a riverwide strainer below 6 pin) but lots of sketchy wood. Edit
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2008-06-02 09:21:56 (52 days ago)
Just ran the NF from above the bridge all the way down, only significant wood was a riverwide log about 1/4 mile below six pin... hard to see comming up, but eddy out on left. 2200 CFS... great ride! Edit
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2008-05-14 01:43:06 (71 days ago)
We saw the subaru when we got back to our truck after doing the run. Our truck got stuck four times creating the tracks to the parking spot. There are about three manditory log boofs accross the river if don't want to portage. All were clean. Edit
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2008-05-12 11:14:53 (73 days ago)
Were you in the Subaru, New hampshire plates? I was there on the 11th too. I hiked in at least 4-miles past the trailhead (which still has snow slides blocking the last 1/2 mile of the road leading to the trailhead). True, there is wood scattered about, but nothing out of the ordinary for this run. The lines are still clear--just don't swim! I saw big cat tracks off the beaten path. Edit
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2008-05-11 12:39:43 (74 days ago)
There is wood everywhere from just above the bridge in the widerness through the entire run. About five avalanches piled up sixty foot trees accross the river and along the banks.Still run able and lots of fun but danger factor increased by ten. Edit
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2006-02-03 15:01:34 (902 days ago)
Ben Clack
The upper run is very much worth your while. Don't be put off by the "I-III" rating, as that only applies to the lower reaches several miles below the campground. Hike in above campground about 3miles or so to about a 1/4mile past the bridge. You will be rewarded with several class IV drops, and one V-, depending on flows of course. Flows above 650 or so are OK, but I prefer around 900 or so for a creeky feel, big water feel anything above 1200 or so. WATCH FOR WOOD, also be aware this is Grizzly country.
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