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Wild West Rafting

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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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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