| Put In: |
Mid Creek |
| Take Out: |
Cedar Flats |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
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| Gradient: |
35 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
4 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
USGS 406-449-5263; near Spotted Bear River. |
| Good Level: |
1,000-5,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
The South Fork is a magnigicent wilderness river that flows through the heart of Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Meadow Creek Gorge is for experts only as the river tumbles through narrow gorges and dramatic constrictions with dangerous undercuts, few eddies and at least seven major rapids. |
| Hazards: |
Dangerous undercuts, few eddies, possible portages, log hazards, long swims and grizzlies. |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Good sites available. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (MT), 195 miles Northwest of Helena |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Turn south off US 2 at Hungry Horse and follow a winding USFS road up the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir. Continue past the reservoir and about a mile beyond an airstrip to the intersection with USFS Road 2826, bear right and drive about 12 miles to the Meadow Creek Trailhead, which is some 3 hiking miles from the Mid Creek Access.
Take-out: Take a right on Road 2826 and drive about 10 miles to the Cedar Flats access trail on the left.
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