Gallatin River

2. W. Fork Gallatin to Greek Creek

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DifficultyII-III
Length10.6 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeGallatin River Near Gallatin Gateway, Mt
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
1800 cfsmedium runnable
Reach Info Last UpdatedAugust 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

A fun cruise with the kiddo!

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Jun 4, 2021


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