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Anyone been in the Breaks or along the Upper Missouri River or into the Wildlife Refuge, either paddling or backpacking?
We are doing the initial long range planning for this for next year, along with Glacier NP.
What I'm interested in is the river flow and the best boat for the river. I know the answer is canoe, but was wondering about a folding pack boat (2 people plus gear). How difficult it is to paddle upriver for any length of time, and how much of the land in the Missouri Breaks is private above the high water mark. Trying to figure if we can do an up and down river, or if we need to arrange for pullout and transport or if it's just best to rent the boats and the transportation from an outfitter.
Also interested in the amount of, and remoteness of the trails in the Charles Russell Wildlife Refuge.
I understand most off the water is undrinkable and a filter is no good because of the runoff of pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste from the private property, mostly ranches.
Looking to this in late May of 2008 which I understand is good because there will be good river flow (5mph) and it will not yet be crowded with people.
I have been unable to find any maps available for this area, or for that matter any guide books that cover just the Breaks. I suppose that's because as a National Monument it's only 7 years old. There are no Trails Illustrated Maps and I don't have the Montana National Geographic State Topo to research. I do have Mapsource but for topographical detail it sucks. I may have to look up and purchase the Quads for the area.
If I'm not mistaken it's not too long a drive from there to where Joseph gave his "I Will Fight No More Forever" speech.
Anyway, if anyone has any information about this area, I would appreciate it.
We are doing the initial long range planning for this for next year, along with Glacier NP.
What I'm interested in is the river flow and the best boat for the river. I know the answer is canoe, but was wondering about a folding pack boat (2 people plus gear). How difficult it is to paddle upriver for any length of time, and how much of the land in the Missouri Breaks is private above the high water mark. Trying to figure if we can do an up and down river, or if we need to arrange for pullout and transport or if it's just best to rent the boats and the transportation from an outfitter.
Also interested in the amount of, and remoteness of the trails in the Charles Russell Wildlife Refuge.
I understand most off the water is undrinkable and a filter is no good because of the runoff of pesticides, fertilizers, and animal waste from the private property, mostly ranches.
Looking to this in late May of 2008 which I understand is good because there will be good river flow (5mph) and it will not yet be crowded with people.
I have been unable to find any maps available for this area, or for that matter any guide books that cover just the Breaks. I suppose that's because as a National Monument it's only 7 years old. There are no Trails Illustrated Maps and I don't have the Montana National Geographic State Topo to research. I do have Mapsource but for topographical detail it sucks. I may have to look up and purchase the Quads for the area.
If I'm not mistaken it's not too long a drive from there to where Joseph gave his "I Will Fight No More Forever" speech.
Anyway, if anyone has any information about this area, I would appreciate it.