Gallatin River Small-Boat Whitewater Rafting

Navigate the Gallatin River's Classic Half Day Section in a small raft for a hands-on whitewater ride. Start with smaller rapids, then take on the lower canyon's bigger water.

• Tackle Class II-IV rapids, including House Rock and the Mad Mile
• Experience bigger splashes and faster reactions in a small raft
• Explore a more private way to raft the Gallatin River
• Ride the Class IV stretch when water levels allow

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 te 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

• Guide
• Wetsuit
• Splash jacket
• Neoprene booties

Important details

• Arrive at your scheduled trip time
• Ages 13+ only
• At least one adult age 18+ is required with children under 14
• Maximum 56-inch chest size for the personal flotation device
• Requires basic mobility, reasonably good physical condition, and ability to follow guide directions
• Pregnant people are not permitted
• A signed liability waiver is required before participation
• High water may change the route, and participants age 17 and under may be excluded from the Class IV stretch
• Trips run rain or shine
• Sandals without a back strap, jeans, sweatsuits, and heavy cotton are not permitted on the river