Glacier RIm to Blankenship Bridge and Confluence
Montana – US
- Class
- II
- Length
- 5 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 3,173 Feet
- Typical season
- March to October
Current Flow
3,810 CFS
Gauge height: 4.13 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▼ -1.67/hr (12h) ▼ -0.83/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- N F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,000 |
| Average | 7,500 |
| Maximum | 11,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
The North Fork leaves the canyon after passing Glacier Rim and it opens up into a small wooded valley. If you've come this far you might as well finish off the river at the confluence with the middle fork of the flathead.
This is a good fishing stretch with not a lot of whitewater action. Always keep an eye out for wood and logjams. The banks of the river become populated with homes and private property in this valley so be respectful of land owners. In case you want to shoot an animal from your raft this area is a no hunting zone because of residences in the area.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Glacier Rim Access | 3,173 Feet | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | See the Glacier Rim access info here. |
| Take-Out | Blankenship Bridge | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | See access description and info here. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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