Flathead, Middle Fork

1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek (Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead)

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June 8, 2026

Middle Fork Wood Report 6/8/26

ReporterRhys McKinstry
FlowMedium Flow

Paddled this stretch between June 7th and 8th. There's no longer any river wide wood in the Three Forks Series but there's still plenty of logs in play, particularly at river mile 77 (referencing the USFS river guide pamphlet). The main slot at the bottom of Lower Twenty-five Mile Rapid was blocked with wood. We caught the eddy on river right just above the slot and portaged over some large boulders. Fairly straight-forward portage with a paddle raft and kayaks.

Middle Fork Wood Report 6/8/26 – Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead | American Whitewater