Gallatin River 3-Hour Whitewater Rafting Trip
Raft House Rock and the Mad Mile on Gallatin River whitewater
Duration
3 hours door-to-door
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Rafting gear, guide, transportation
Highlights
Explore the Gallatin River's more challenging whitewater, building from smaller rapids to the lower canyon's bigger drops. Water levels shape the route, from Class IV conditions in high water to typically Class III later in the season.
- Ride progressively larger rapids through the Gallatin's lower canyon
- Tackle House Rock and the Mad Mile, the region's longest stretch of whitewater
- Navigate Class II-IV rapids when water levels allow
- Bring a lunch to enjoy at the office picnic tables before or after your trip
Itinerary
- Make a reservation online or directly with the office
- Read your confirmation email to be prepared for your trip
- Call our office to ask any questions, change, update or cancel your reservation
- Fill out the online waivers linked in your confirmation email (every participant needs to sign one)
- Show up at the office for check in
- Complete check in
- Complete the gear-up process with the guides (we have changing rooms)
- Leave all personal items in your vehicle, or in the office if you don't have a vehicle
- Check in with the trip leader
- Hop on the bus
- We drive you to the put-in where you will receive a safety briefing by the trip leader and a boat assignment
- You meet your guide, load into the raft and go down the river!
- We pick you up and bring you back to the office to change into dry clothes, view the trip photos and our awesome company merchandise
Allow about 3-4 hours from pulling into our lot to pulling out heading on your way.
What's Included
- Seasonal wetsuit
- Splash jacket
- Neoprene booties
- Cold-weather river gear
Important details
- Arrive at your scheduled trip time; arrivals over 20 minutes late may not be accommodated
- Ages 6+ only; minimum age may increase with water levels and conditions
- At least one adult age 18+ is required with children under 14
- High water may require a route change; travelers 17 and under may be restricted from the Class IV stretch
- Requires fitting into a personal flotation device with a maximum 56-inch chest size
- Requires reasonably good physical condition and the ability to follow guide directions
- Pregnant travelers cannot participate
- Sign a release, waiver, and assumption of risk agreement before participating
- Wear footwear with a back strap; jeans, sweatsuits, heavy cotton, and backless sandals are not permitted on the river
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 48+ hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations 24–48 hours before departure are charged 50%; cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged 100%.
Product ID: 87462V
FAQs
Ages 6+ only. During high water, typically May 1–July 15, participants age 17 and under may be restricted from the Class IV stretch, and the trip may be adjusted.
For May, June, and late September trips, bring a bathing suit to wear under the provided wetsuit. In July through early September, wear quick-drying clothes you do not mind getting wet. Wear sturdy sandals or water shoes; sandals without back straps are not permitted.
Trips typically run rain or shine. The route or trip may change if water levels or safety conditions require it.
Meeting details
Montana Whitewater - Gallatin, 63960 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
