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West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge Info
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| Put In: |
West Glacier |
| Take Out: |
Blankenship Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
8 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
1070 cfs @ 11/23/2008 03:45 AM - Middle Fork Flathead River nr West Glacier MT, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
USGS 406-387-5243; flow near West Glacier. |
| Good Level: |
1,000-8,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Magnificent run with excellent scenery. Offers a pleasant float with one small rapid. Once peak snowmelt is over, flows drop quickly. |
| Hazards: |
Possible log hazards, high water, hypothermia and grizzlies. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mostly private |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Limited and scattered sites. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (MT), 216 miles Northwest of Helena |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: West Glacier access is about a mile off US 2; follow signs toward Glacier View Golf Course, then drive around the east side of the course to the river.
Take-out: To reach Blanketship Bridge turn off US 2 between West Glacier and Hungry Horse and drive west 3 to 4 miles. |
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