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Wild West Rafting, Gardiner, MT
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Wild West Rafting

Wild West Rafting is an outdoor activity in Gardiner, MT, part of the Yellowstone Country guide. Cost: $50 or more.

129 US Hwy 89 S · Gardiner, MT

Why you should go…

Wild West Rafting runs guided whitewater trips on the Yellowstone River from Gardiner, Montana, just outside Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance. Its half-day trip covers 8 miles of Class II-III rapids in about 2 hours, while the full-day trip floats 18 miles through Yankee Jim Canyon with a riverside picnic lunch. The outfitter also offers overnight rafting trips with teepee camping and separate horseback rides near the park.

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What's around here?

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