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Located just minutes from Missoula, Montana, is the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork River. A canyon section of the Clark Fork River that makes a perfect trip on a hot summer day. Friendly Class II-III whitewater, appropriate for all paddling abilities and kids 6 years and older. Best time to run this river is July & August. Treat you and visiting family & friends or co-workers to a fun-filled day on the river. Plan a Triple High-Water Adventure and start with an Alberton Gorge Trip then to the Main Salmon River on June 23-27 and ending on the Lochsa River. Read more about this river's interesting history.
Travel Info:
Our Alberton Gorge Trips meet at our downtown Missoula location at 912 E. Broadway, conveniently located at the Van Buren Street Exit of I-90 and within walking distance to overnight lodging, Goldsmith's B&B, Holiday Inn Express, Double Tree, Campus Inn, Ponderosa, Thunderbird, Downtown Motel and the Bel Air.
What we provide:
Guided whitewater rafting, our guides are skilled whitewater professionals who put safety first and also have fun! All necessary river equipment-Coast Guard approved life jackets, helmets for kayakers, paddles, first-aid kit and your guide will have a Dry bag for small personal items.
Lunch on the full day trip, Dinner on the Dinner float, No lunch provided on the Half Day floats.
We recommend for Warm Weather trips:
1. Hat, sunscreen and waterproof camera;
2. Swimwear, short & t-shirts;
Weather can range from 65-95 degrees, rain or sunshine, be prepared for Both! Visit your local outdoor shop, for these items Trailhead or Army/Navy.
We recommend for Cool Weather (below 70 degrees) trips NO COTTON!
1. Synthetic fiber layers, like capilene or poly pro top & bottom
2. Second Top Layer of fleece or wool shirt or jacket
3. Fleece or Wool socks, gloves and hat
4. Dry set of clothes for after the trip
Wetsuits, Splash Tops, Neoprene Booties are available for rent
How the Alberton Gorge was formed? The Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork River was formed during the most recent ice-age. 15,000 years ago up to 30 miles of ice impounded Glacial Lake Missoula. When the water breached the ice dam catastrophic floods followed, more than a dozen separate times, forming the spectacular rock formations seen in the Alberton Gorge and many more interesting geological features seen from the Missoula Valley to the Columbia Gorge. To learn more about this topic read David Alt's book Glacial Lake Missoula.
Lewis and Clark History of the Clark Fork:
The "Clark's Fork of the Columbia" named after William Clark, is a major tributary of the mighty Columbia River. One of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Clark Fork River are "Why didn't Lewis & Clark take the Clark Fork River instead of their arduous journey over the Lolo Trail?" Read the excerpt from the journals on Sept. 9, to the right to find the answer. Imagine their amazement to find out from Great Falls on July 4th they could have followed a route similar to Hwy 200 over Rogers Pass and been to Traveler's Rest in a matter of days. But by following the Missouri to it's headwaters at Lemhi Pass it took them 2 months! While you're in Missoula be sure to visit the Travelers Rest State Park in Lolo (7 miles from Missoula) a archeologically proven Lewis & Clark campsite.
Types of trips we offer on the Alberton Gorge Full-day, Half-day and our specialty, Gourmet Dinner floats, the perfect day trip for the whole family, visiting friends and family, office picnics and wedding parties. You can also add this trip to any one of our other adventures. Plan a Triple High-Water Adventure and start with an Alberton Gorge Trip then to the Main Salmon River on June 23-27 and ending on the Lochsa River.
Notes:
Prices do not include FWP use fees (3%)
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