Madison

One of my favorite stretches in MT. Consistently decent flows due to them cooling the water for the fish. Beautiful remote canyon with some really fun water. Most of the class 2-3 rapids will be pretty straight forward for anyone with some boating experience. The first section above the put-in and Kitchen Sink require a little bit more skill, but should be very doable for an intermediate whitewater boater. Pretty easy shuttle, but the dirt roads as you head into the canyon take a while. Soak in the views though, this run is a gem.

Andrew taking the boof line @ 4.07 ft

Andrew taking the boof line @ 4.07 ft

Various rapids on the outstanding ten mile stretch of the Beartrap Canyon.

Bear Trap Canyon features a great wilderness feel with warm water coming out of the dam.

The forecast called for sun.

Boof on dam rapid

Fall 2019 high water above power house for construction

Higher flows in the fall beneath dam above power house