Welcome to the ultimate wilderness rafting trip in the Yellowstone Area!

Remote and scenic, this river flows out of Ennis Lake and through a steep and rocky canyon. This trip has amazing scenery, some great rapids, peaceful floating, our top guides and a gourmet lunch.

Montana Whitewater is proud to offer trips on the Wilderness stretch of the Madison River through Bear Trap Canyon. We are privileged to offer full day trips through Bear Trap Canyon under a special use permit from the Bureau of Land Management. This is a small group trip with a maximum of 2-3 boats.

As the exclusive rafting outfitters on the Madison, we know you will enjoy the peace and quiet of being the only commercial rafters on the river. Eagles circle overhead, mountain sheep and goats watch from rocky cliffs and you might even catch sight of a bear as you float through this wild and pristine section of river. The trip begins with a few fun class III rapids, some mellow, scenic floating, then you hit the legendary Kitchen Sink-a technical class IV rapid. Sit by the rapids and enjoy a riverside lunch and then a mostly mellow float to the takeout.

We give all our guests the option to walk around the Class IV Rapid. We also reserve the right to have our guests walk the Kitchen Sink depending on water levels and age. The other sections of this float are appropriate for all rafters. Call us to discuss the needs of your group.

Given the technical nature of this river we use oar boats. If you would like a paddle raft option please call us and we can see what we can do.

10 River Miles, deli-style lunch included. Duration of trip depends on water levels.

Departure Time: 8:30 from Gallatin River Office or 9:30 from Warm Springs River Access.
Map & Directions

Movie: Watch Benevento Row the Kitchen Sink.
He makes it look so easy!