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:: Whitebird to Fireman's Point Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Whitebird to Fireman's Point Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Stillwater River |
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Whitebird to Fireman's Point Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Fishing Access near Whitebird |
| Take Out: |
Fishing Access near Fireman's Point |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
45 fpm |
| Run Length: |
4.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1190 cfs @ 05/26/2012 02:15 PM - Stillwater River near Absarokee MT, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
1000-3000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Around 1000 cfs, Beartooth Drop is the challenge. When the flow reaches 3000 cfs, "Mad Max" is the rapid to look for.
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| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Camping on River: |
Yes, at the put-in. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (MT), of |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
To get to the put-in from Columbus:
1. Head west on E Pike Ave toward Pratten St
105 ft
2. Take the 1st left onto MT-78 S/Pratten St
6.9 mi
3. Turn right at W Whitebird Creek Rd
0.5 m
To get to the take-out from White Bird:
1. Head southeast toward W Whitebird Creek Rd
0.3 mi
2. Continue straight onto W Whitebird Creek Rd
0.2 mi
3. Turn left at MT-78 N
4.5 mi
4. Turn left at Country Creek Rd/Countryman Creek Rd
0.3 mi
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| Whitebird to Fireman's Point on the Stillwater River |
This run is a fun playground for watercraft of all types. Beartooth Drop is a riverwide pour-over. Mad Max is a fun wavetrain.
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Last Edited by josho on 5/25/2011
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