Missoula Town Run
Montana – US
- Class
- II to II+
- Length
- 3.6 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 3,273 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
5,550 CFS
Gauge height: 2.63 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:00 PM
▼ -4.17/hr (12h) ▼ -2.08/hr (24h)
Hit some laps
- Primary gauge
- Clark Fork below Missoula MT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 600 |
| Average | 10,000 |
| Maximum | 40,000 |
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
The Clark Fork runs right through the heart of Missoula, MT. This stretch is mainly class II but is notable for the whitewater park next to Caras Park. This park contains Brennan's Wave which is playable at most all levels.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brennan's Wave | III- to III+ | 600–40,000 | Named after a prominent Missoula paddler who died kayaking in Chili in the early 2000's. This wave has been home to many rodeo and whitewater competitions. This is also a very surfable wave at many water levels. Eddy access is very friendly as well. |
Scout from Caras Park if you wish. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Below Dam Access | 3,273 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | To access the putin below the dam, navigate to Juniper Drive just south of I-90 and follow it east to the dam and large dirt parking area. |
| Park-n-Play | Caras Park | 3,193 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | This is a park n play or put in, take out option. Brennan's Wave is located just upstream of the parking lot. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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