Gallatin River

The range of flows should be adjusted for gauge. 5260 cfs (5/31/09), is most certainly not on the lower side of recommended. It is much more like the upper side of recommended. Flows over 3500 turn the Mad Mile into an almost continuous rapid. This section is completely runnable by competent class IV boaters at extremely high flows. If you don't mind technical low-water, this section can be run year-round. It would be nice if this gauge could be updated.