Length: 5 to 6 hours - 15 miles

Time:

Early June through August

• daily at 10:00 am

Summary:

This tour does not include hotel pick-up. Child price applies to children 12 and under. Minimum ages: 8 to 10 in early June, 6 in July, 4 to 5 by mid-August (dependent on weather and water conditions). Price includes all taxes and fees. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-719-1328.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Trip Itinerary

Shuttle by bus to the Cascadilla Creek river access, 15 miles up river. Trip starts with brief trip description and safety talk by guides. Float through Nyack Flats of the middle fork of the flathead river along the southern border of Glacier National Park with views of the Nyack Coal Creek Wilderness area of Glacier National Park where parts of "The River Wild" were filmed.

Stop along the river for a lunch break while your guides prepare a riverside barbeque lunch. Standard lunch is western sirloin steaks (6 oz.), salads, veggies, dessert and beverages. With advance notice, we can also have available boneless chicken breasts or garden burgers.

After lunch, the river takes you through the John Stevens Canyon below Moccasin Creek that includes 9 named rapids, mostly Class II and III whitewater (medium whitewater with numerous waves, narrow passages, eddies and bends), including Tunnel and Jaws. Watch for our photographer at Bonecrusher and be sure to view your digital photos after the trip!

The trip ends at the bridge in West Glacier where you will disembark from the raft with a short walk back to our office, your car and dry clothes, and a chance to purchase trip photos and souvenirs!

This trip covers Class III-IV rapids in June and early July, when the whitewater is at its peak; by late July the rapids have moderated to fun-filled Class II-III.

Middle Fork of the Flathead River

The Middle Fork originates in the heart of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and flows northwesterly to form the southern border of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana. The Middle Fork 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-IV rapids. By late July the rapids have moderated to fun-filled Class II-III.

The Middle Fork has excellent fishing with the unique Westslope cutthroat trout (a native fish of the Flathead River System) being the primary fish. 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.

What to Bring:

Wear shoes and clothing you don't mind getting wet (swimsuit or shorts and T-shirt in warm weather, fleece pullover in cool temperatures - avoid cotton) and have dry clothes in your car to change into after the trip. Bring only waterproof disposable cameras and water in plastic bottles.

Wetsuits provided at no additional charge when weather or water conditions require their use. Also available for rent for $5, including booties. Booties available for rent for $2.

Waiver Required:

Before going on any river trip, each guest must read, understand, and sign our Liability Waiver. Parents or legal guardians must sign for any children.

River Rapid Class Rating System:

• Class I -- Easy - Water with riffles and small waves and few obstructions that are easily missed.
• Class II -- Novice - Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels. Some maneuvering required. Rocks and medium waves are easily missed.
• Class III -- Intermediate - Rapids with moderate, irregular waves that are difficult to avoid with tight passages, strong eddies and currents.
• Class IV -- Advanced - Intense, predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling, with some unavoidable waves and tight passages.
• Class V -- Expert - Extremely long or very violent rapids. Drops may contain large, unavoidable waves and tight chutes with complex routes.

Important Information

This tour does not include hotel pick-up. Child price applies to children 12 and under. Minimum ages: 8 to 10 in early June, 6 in July, 4 to 5 by mid-August (dependent on weather and water conditions). Price includes all taxes and fees. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-719-1328.

Glacier Whitewater Rafting	Glacier Whitewater Rafting
Glacier Whitewater Rafting	Glacier Whitewater Rafting
Glacier Whitewater Rafting