Gallatin River
2. W. Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 10.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Gallatin River Near Gallatin Gateway, Mt |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 1800 cfsmedium runnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | August 14, 2025 |
River Description
This section ranges from class I-III. There are several options for put in and takeout. The longest stretch with whitewater goes from Jack Smith Bridge to Lava lake trail head. If you go below the lava lake bridge, you enter the mad mile stretch that is class III-V At At lower flows or for a shorter trip, you can put in at Moose Creek Campground and takeout at Lava Lake.
Peak flow occurs in June and can get spicy especially through the mile stretch.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Take Out
Distance: 11 mi
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportA fun cruise with the kiddo!
Click subscribe if you find the river guide useful:
https://youtu.be/ylYl3PvNLcc