Clark Fork River (Alberton Gorge), Montana
| Price |
 What's this? |
| Class of Rapids |
II-III |
| Trip Miles |
12 miles |
| Trip Duration |
1 day |
| Season |
July-September |
| Raft Type |
Paddle Raft, Oar Raft, Inflatable Kayak |
| River Sections |
Alberton Gorge |
| Nearby Towns |
Alberton (MT), Missoula (MT) |
| Driving Times |
Missoula (MT): 0.5 hour; Helena (MT): 2.5 hours |
| Recommended For |
Accessibility, Tubing & Duckies, Summer |
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Whitewater rafting on the Alberton Gorge section of Montana's Clark Fork River
(courtesy, ROW Adventures)
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Depending on water levels and choice of craft, the Alberton Gorge stretch of Montana's Clark Fork River is a fun half- to full-day ride for rafters of all levels. It's located less than an hour’s drive from Missoula. Hidden in the woods from nearby I-90, the river cuts through a deep canyon with dramatic rose-colored cliffs that’s home to wildlife including deer, bears, ospreys, and turkey vultures. This is a big volume, big ride river with lots of roller coaster waves. Better yet, it’s an ideal late-summer ride, with later runoff from the eastern slopes of the Bitterroot Mountains providing plenty frothy fodder when other regional rivers are nearing their low-water mark.
Tour Operator Trips on the Clark Fork River (Alberton Gorge), Montana
* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
