Class
III+ to IV+
Hard
III+ to IV+
Hard
Length
26.0
Miles
26.0
Miles
Gradient
36.97
Feet / Mile
36.97
Feet / Mile
| Status | RUNNABLE |
| Streamflow | 4310 cfs |
| Average |
10000 cfs
Compare Seasons |
| Current Weather |
53° Showers Likely
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The Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead is a very challenging and remote run recommended for advanced paddlers only. The only way you can access the putin for this float is by plane or horse. At high water this run is very dangerous due to logjams and other obstructions.
Weather on the river today will be showers likely, mainly before noon. cloudy, with a high near 53. south wind 3 to 7 mph. chance of precipitation is 70%.
This run is accessible from
2 public boat access points
along the Flathead, Middle Fork.
Season Begins: May & Ends: September
Streamflow Conditions
The Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek (Upper) is currently
runnable
with streamflow levels at 4310cfs,
about
-57%
below
the average
runnable rate of 10000cfs.
Streamflow levels and subsequent run conditions for Schafer Meadows To Bear Creek (Upper) are sourced from the USGS streamflow gage located at Flathead River Near Bigfork Mt.
Our recommended river levels for paddling this section of the Flathead, Middle Fork are between a bare minimum of 900cfs and a high of 19000cfs. Paddlers can expect to come across 3 class III+ to IV+ obstacles as they float down this 26 mile stretch of the Flathead, Middle Fork.
Whitewater Rapids
| Obstacle | Class | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Three Forks Rapids
|
Class III+ to IV+ |
4579.91 Feet
|
|
Lunch Creek Rapids
|
Class III+ to IV+ |
4171.08 Feet
|
|
Spruce Park Rapids
|
Class III+ to IV+ |
4043.45 Feet
|
Weather Overview: 53° Today, Showers Likely
Over the course of the next 5 days, weather conditions on the river are expected to range between
Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
to
a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. partly sunny, with a high near 74.
It doesn't look like there's any substantial snow forecasted this week with air temperatures ranging between
53°
-
74°
Nearby Run Conditions
Explore the latest streamflow conditions for local whitewater destinations on and around the Flathead, Middle Fork.
Permitted Watercraft
Kayaking
Popular Whitewater Destinations
9650 cfs Streamflow
9420 cfs Streamflow
9420 cfs Streamflow
