Alberton Gorge Rafting Trips

This is our premier whitewater rafting and kayaking run on the Clark Fork River- the finest whitewater in Montana. If you are looking for fun, excitement, and relaxation, then this big volume, big ride river is the one for you. The Gorge is a hidden Montana gem, home to Montana’s best summer whitewater trip.

AlbertonÂ GorgeÂ Full-Day TripsÂ (BOOK NOW)

Big fun whitewater, a spectacular river adventure that includes a delicious riverside lunch. * Our Most Popular trip. We’ll take our time, savor the Gorge’s spectacular scenery, and enjoy some swimming along the way to cool off. We’ll run the rapids of the upper canyon, Eyeopener, Swimmer’s, Potter’s Plunge and Cliffside. Float past the magnificent argillite cliffs before entering the main Gorge and the bigger rapids including Triple Bridges, Tumbleweed, Roller Coaster and Fang.

A map of the river with many rivers and roads.

Whitewater rafting the Clark Fork River near Missoula

HALF DAY WHITEWATER TRIPS (BOOK NOW)

Action packed and affordable. Riverside headquarters. All equipment provided. No experience necessary.
Â 9 am, 2pm & 4pm departures daily
$69 for adults, $59 for children (6-12 years old).

Alberton Gorge Whitewater Rafting

The Alberton Gorge, created by Glacial Lake Missoula, is isolated from roads, has magnificent rock formations and dramatic rose-colored cliffs rising vertically on both sides of the river. You will likely see lots of birds, including osprey, mergansers, eagles, kingfishers, and hawks. We may also see deer, bear, moose or elk. History Buffs? All of our guides are well-versed in the history and geological features of the area. Daily departures available May through September.

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“The Alberton Gorge section of the Clark Fork River has great whitewater all summer and is located within a 35 minute drive of Missoula and a few hours drive of Spokane Washington and Coeur d’ Alene Idaho.”

Fleece, splashjackets and wetsuits are provided if needed.

Please note: Many of our trips take place on state lands that require all users have a Montana Conservation License. Montana FWP is requiring a conservation license for all individuals over the age of 12, even when running with a commercial outfitter. We understand the inconvenience and extra cost, and we do apologize. We hope to convince the state to change this to a more reasonable process in the future. Participants are responsible for getting their own licenses; this cost is not included in your registration fee. These licenses help pay for maintenance and conservation work on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lands, and a portion of the proceeds also are put into a trust for Montana K-12 schools and other public institutions, helping fund education in Montana. You can purchase your conservation license here.