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Women's Weekend VII - Flathead River Trip Details

By Megan Roland

Trip Details for the Flathead River, Buffalo Bridge to Sloan Bridge:

Distance from Spokane to put-in at Buffalo Bridge ~200 miles, about 3 hours 40 minutes

Nearest town of significance is Ronan

Shuttle from Buffalo Bridge to Sloan Bridge is about 15 miles, takes about 25 minutes

Tribal permits cost $18 per person, ($10 for camping permit and $8 for 3 day recreational use)

Length of paddle trip, about 20 miles, class I, some riffles