Madison River
50 miles of trout water — the 'longest riffle in the world' along Highway 287.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Montana, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Northern Rockies (1,500 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Northern Rockies (1,500 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
50 miles of trout water — the 'longest riffle in the world' along Highway 287.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Northern Rockies (1,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Northern Rockies (1,500 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Madison River trip tools
Popular pursuits at Madison River
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
