Clark Fork River Rafting
Whitewater Rafting on the Alberton Gorge
Our #1 Whitewater Trip for the Whole Family
After hundreds of TripAdviser Reviews, after decades of being in the business, after more than a thousand trips down the river, there’s a reason the Clark Fork River whitewater trip through the Alberton Gorge near Missoula, Montana is one of the greatest day trips in North America…
The Perfect Montana Whitewater Rafting Trip!
The Clark Fork River’s Alberton Gorge has everything a river trip needs, warm water (especially in July and August, water temps remain around 65 to 70 degrees), family friendly class 3 whitewater (the kind of whitewater that gets you wet, makes you laugh, leaves you thrilled and begging for more!), eye popping scenery, easy scenic floating, plenty of time to swim, and constant water flows even in the driest of summers.
What’s Rafting on the Clark Fork River Like?
On Pangaea’s 3 to 5 hour white water adventure, depending on the water flows and the trip type you pick (lunch, dinner, or raft & blast trip), you’ll find spectacular scenery and white water rapids. The first several rapids are easy class 2 wave trains that get you warmed up for the adventure to come. You’ll carve your way through stunning rock formations and unparalleled beauty, as you float and paddle your way to two big, water driven wave trains called Cliffside 1 and Cliffside 2. Continue reading below or check out our Alberton Gorge River Map for more details
The Most Beautiful Spot on the River!
The river takes a big, bendy turn setting you for the most picturesque spot on the river, Roller Coaster rapid. Just after the rapid, we’ll make a quick stop to stretch your legs, snack on homemade trail mix and watermelon, and jump off Jump Rock (water levels permitting). Then back in the boat for the last big rapid of the trip, Fang Rapid.
Photographs
At Fang Rapid, Pangaea’s photographer will be taking rapid fire, burst photography of you and your boat running the munchy, crunchy, frothy, crashy rapid at Fang. You’ll watch with delight back at Pangaea on the large screen of your boat dashing through the whitewater!
Purple Mountains Majesty (literally)!
After the action, you’ll kick back for another scenic stretch, play games, hear the stories about the geology and history of the Clark Fork as you drift toward the purple cliffs beside Sandy Beach. But don’t look too long, the action picks back up with another big roller coaster wave train called Triple Bridges. Then a quick drop between Split Rock as you set-up for the famous Tumbleweed Rapid that squeezes through the narrowest part of the Alberton Gorge and one of our guests’ favorite rapid.
Clark Fork Whitewater
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Perfect for kids six & older!
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Meet times at 10:30, 12:30, 4:30 (MDT)
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End Times: 4:00, 6:00, 9:30 (MDT)
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Pangaea's Famous Mouthwatering Lunch
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Guides that would make a mud puddle fun!
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Squirt guns in every boat (optional)
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Large Group? Call for special pricing!
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Discounts: 10% off 6 or more people
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Discounts: AAA, Military = 10% OFF
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Two Stops Including Jump Rock
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Free Post Trip Happy Hour
After Fang Rapid We’ll Stop for Lunch
You’ll paddle through a few more class 2 rapids before pulling over at Fish Creek, a crystal clear creek of shimmering blue and green tributary of the Clark Fork. Your guides will set-up a soul nourishing lunch served riverside. Recharge with a hot red potato bar, flame seared chicken, fresh salad greens and mouth-watering toppings like sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, freshly shredded cheddar cheese and real bacon.
After Lunch…
After lunch, there’s some easy class 2 splashy wave gardens, but it’s easy floating from here to the take out at Tarkio Boat Ramp. Let your food digest and cares drift away as you swim, float, play games, or kick back and relax with good conversation and beautiful Montana scenery all around you.
Back at Pangaea
There’s changing rooms for you to get into dry clothes, complimentary bags for your wet clothes, and a river store stuffed with free water, soda and beer to celebrate the funnest day of the summer with your guides and boat mates. We call this social event, the Happiest Social Hour in Montana. And of course, there’s photos to watch (and available for purchase if you want), tee shirts, stickers, and lot’s of pictures to see.
Fun For the Whole Family
Perfect for the whole family: Big whitewater, eye-popping scenery and a mouth-watering lunch make the Clark Fork River in Montana unforgettable. Raft six class III rapids as ospreys and eagles soar overhead and beaver, otters and fish play beneath your raft. This trip is perfect for kids 6 and older. It’s a great mix of easy, scenic floating and exhilarating whitewater with plenty of time for relaxing or playing games. Squirt guns are included on every boat!
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Raft & Blast (Half Day Option)
Don’t have time for the full day trip with lunch or dinner? Pangaea also offers shorter trips through the Alberton Gorge. Raft the same stretch of river with NO stops for swimming, rock jumping or lunch. Trips depart daily at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM or 4:30 PM.
Kayaks
Want a more exciting whitewater experience or just want to enjoy the easy scenic float in your own vessel? Add an inflatable kayak to your trip for an extra $10 per kayak. These kayaks seat one or two people, kayak paddles and helmets included. To add a kayak to your trip, please call 406-239-2392.
PRIVATE UPGRADES
Looking to make your trip extra special? Do you want to enjoy the raft with just you and your group or special someone? Want a custom meet time or want to sip “special” beverages in your boat that nobody else gets? We can make that happen for you when you upgrade your trip to a private affair. Get your own raft, fill it with up to 6 people, and let us know what else you want. We will custom-tailor your trip, even accommodating your own meet time (as the schedule allows). The cost is $799 per boat for any private trip. Please call us for your exclusive upgrade: 406-239-2392.
Clark Fork Raft & Blast
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Perfect for kids six & older!
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Meet times at 10:30, 12:30, 4:30 (MDT)
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End Times: 2:00, 3:30, 7:30 (MDT)
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Large Group? Call for special pricing!
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Standard Discounts Apply
Your Guide Makes The Difference
Your guides are highly qualified river runners who have years of experience and hours of training on the river. Not only are they the safest guides on the river, they are the “FUNNEST” guides on the river too. Squirt guns and boat games are standard on every trip. Our guides would make a mud puddle fun!!!
What to Bring:
Clothes that can get wet and dry out quickly- avoid cotton as it gets wet, stays wet and makes you cold. Sun block, sun glasses, hat, dry clothes to change into after the trip, shoes or sandals. NO FLIP FLOPS or BARE FEET.
Recommendations:
This trip is by our favorite, our guests’ favorite and the “jewel” of the Inland Northwest and Western Montana. The 10:30 trip with lunch is what we recommend the most, with plenty of time for swimming, relaxing and fun in between the whitewater rapids
Directions:
The Clark Fork River meets at our River Store at the mouth of the Alberton Gorge. The Clark Fork River is an easy drive from Spokane, Coeur d’ Alene and Missoula. 11111 Mullan Rd. E. Superior, MT 59872
Drive Times:
Spokane to Pangaea: 2.5 hrs
Coeur d’ Alene to Pangaea: 2 hrs
Missoula to Pangaea: 45 minutes
DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL GROUP RATES
6 or more people – 10% OFF!AAA or Active Military – 10% OFF (must call for discount and present ID day of trip)If you have a large group, special event, birthday party, bachelor party, bachelorette party, convention, conference or business meeting, please call for special pricing, custom meet times and other options designed just for you.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A 50% Deposit is REQUIRED to confirm your reservation.Your trip is 100% refundable 2 weeks before trip date – 50% deposit becomes non refundable within 2 weeks – 100% non refundable payment due day of trip
WE RAFT RAIN OR SHINE
Guests can NOT cancel due to weather. Pangaea reserves the right to cancel due to weather or high water. No charge if trip is cancelled by Pangaea.