Lake Fork

01. Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River

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May 30, 2020

Trip Report

ReporterDaniel Cottam

True class IV run. We tried in a small inflatable cataraft (culebra by jacks plastic) at 270 on 5/29/20. While this level would work for kayaks and packraft and duckies ( for the brave), small inflatables like 10 foot rafts etc would not work, just too many rocks. I would guess i would wait till its over 350 for those type of craft. Also there is a put in right at the Dam. However, the best and easiest put in is the road right before the Dam road. Also the road right before this one goes right down to the three main drops on the run and you can scout them or set up spotters with throw bags in case you get worked. The first drop is right down the middle, you don't get to choose. The second has many lines depending on the level. The third drop is down the left side. I would love to tell you more but on the third drop i ripped a hole in the boat. Needless to say the run was over. This river has lots of sharp rocks and my small boat did not survive. It would be easy to run laps on this run. Everyone that i saw was ignoring the signs about no trespassing.

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