West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge
Montana – US
- Class
- II+ to III
- Length
- 5.5 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 3,159 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 3,108 Feet
- Typical season
- April to September
Current Flow
4,220 CFS
Gauge height: 3.84 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▼ -10.83/hr (12h) ▼ -5.42/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- M F Flathead River near West Glacier MT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,000 |
| Average | 5,000 |
| Maximum | 10,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
This last 5 mile stretch completes the middle fork section of the Flathead. There's still some good fishing here and one last rapid before the confluence with the north fork.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devil's Elbow | III- to III | 1,000–10,000 | The river shallows here and creates this rapid. Expect different experiences here at different water levels. |
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | West Glacier | 3,159 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | See description here for more info. |
| Take-Out | Blankenship Bridge | 3,108 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | There is access on all sides of this bridge. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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