For those who only have a few days but still want to discover the unique experiences of an extended river trip, Glacier Raft Company has designed two- and three-day trips on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River.
Enjoy a total experience with rafting, camping, fishing and spectacular scenery along the borders of Glacier National Park. Glacier Raft’s Middle Fork whitewater offers Class II to IV rapids and spectacular scenery along the southern border of Glacier National Park. Fishing is good on both rivers, with opportunities to fish during the day and around camp.
The Middle Fork forms the southern border of Glacier National Park and offers a unique way to experience the park's majestic beauty. In the spring and early summer there is good whitewater on the Middle Fork. At this time of year the whitewater is at its peak with Class III and IV rapids. By late July the rapids have moderated to fun-filled Class II and III.
The Middle Fork has good fishing with the unique Westslope Cutthroat trout (a native fish of the Flathead River System) being the primary fish. These are a great little trout with plenty of them to catch and release. The Flathead is one of the few fisheries for this type of fish. There are also some rainbow trout, lake trout, and whitefish in the rivers. If you would like to do some fishing as part of your river trip, there are opportunities to fish on these trips. The most fishing time will be at camp in the evening or morning. You may also fish from the oar boats.
In a country where so many great rivers are dammed and their flow regulated by government rather than nature, there's a special magic about the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, part of the nation's Wild and Scenic River System, and all its natural free-flowing splendor. If you should decide to take a trip on the Middle Fork, you'll be able to see exactly where Meryl Streep guided her family on the river in the exciting Universal film "The River Wild".
Trip Details
Duration
2-3 Days
Location
Middle Fork of Flathead River
Season
May - September
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
West Glacier, MT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Montana, United States
Rated Classes
II-IV
Guest Capacity
20
Minimum Age Limit
6
Distance Traveled
28-40 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available With Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$250.00 - $435.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Reservation Policy
50% deposit required; balance due 45 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received 45 days prior to arrival to receive refund less 25% of total; cancellations within 45 days are non-refundable but 75% may be applied to another trip within one year.
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