Flathead National Forest
Hungry Horse Ranger District
Post Office Box 190340
Hungry Horse, Montana 59919 |
Glacier National Park
Post Office Box 128
West Glacier, Montana 59936 |
 Designated Reach: October 12, 1976. The North Fork from the Canadian border downstream to its confluence with the Middle Fork. The Middle Fork from its headwaters to its confluence with the South Fork. The South Fork from its origin to the Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Classification/Mileage: Wild — 97.9 miles; Scenic — 40.7 miles; Recreational — 80.4 miles; Total — 219.0 miles.
The designation includes the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork above Hungry Horse Reservoir and features recreation, scenery, historic sites, unique fisheries, and wildlife such as grizzly bears and wolves. The rugged area includes the landscapes of Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas.
No permits are required for floating use. There are several commercial outfitters that offer float trips. Details on these commercial rafting companies can be found at the Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau or at any of the Flathead National Forest offices.
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