最愀氀氀愀琀椀渀 挀愀渀礀漀渀 爀椀瘀攀爀 愀 挀挀攀猀猀 猀椀琀攀 愀 猀猀攀猀猀洀 攀渀琀 GALLATIN CANYON RIVER ACCESS SITE ASSESSMENT
by Jeff Dunn, Watershed Hydrologist Zac Collins, GIS Analyst
3810 Valley Commons Drive, Suite 4 Bozeman, Montana 59718
prepared for
PO Box 160513 Big Sky, Montana 59716
June 19, 2015 Gallatin Canyon River Access Site Assessment
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...... i List of Tables ...... i List of Figures ...... i Attachments ...... i Introduction ...... 1 Reach 1 - Yellowstone National Park Boundary to Cinnamon Creek ...... 5 Reach 2 - Cinnamon Creek to Porcupine Creek ...... 7 Reach 3 - Porcupine Creek to Portal Creek ...... 9 Reach 4 - Portal Creek to Lava Lake ...... 12 Reach 5 - Lava Lake to Spanish Creek ...... 15
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Floating Reach Lengths...... 4 Table 2. River Access Sites in Reach 1 (MM31-1 to MM36-1) ...... 5 Table 3. River Access Sites in Reach 2 (MM37-1 to MM44-3) ...... 7 Table 4. River Access Sites in Reach 3 (MM45-1 to MM53-2) ...... 10 Table 5. River Access Sites in Reach 4 (MM53-1 to MM60-4) ...... 13 Table 6. River Access Sites in Reach 5 (MM61-1 to MM68-1) ...... 16
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Gallatin Canyon River Access Site Assessment Reaches ...... 2 Figure 2. Gallatin River Floating Access Sites ...... 3 Figure 3. Gallatin River Access in Reach 1 ...... 6 Figure 4. Gallatin River Access in Reach 2 ...... 8 Figure 5. Gallatin River Access in Reach 3 ...... 11 Figure 6. Gallatin River Access in Reach 4 ...... 14 Figure 7. Gallatin River Access in Reach 5 ...... 17
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A Gallatin River Access Sites: Highway 191 Mile Marker 31 through Mile Marker 69
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INTRODUCTION
The Gallatin Canyon River Access Site Assessment examines 39.6 miles of the Gallatin River between the Yellowstone National Park boundary and Spanish Creek. Within the project area, floating access and fishing access sites were mapped in 2015 using color aerial imagery from 2013 and 2014 and on-the- ground observations in 2015. In addition, local fishing outfitters and rafting companies, along with individuals from the rafting and kayaking communities, provided input on river access site usage. For each river access site, the usage type, access type, and potential treatments to improve the site was identified. For this assessment, the Gallatin Canyon is broken into five reaches progressing from upstream to downstream (Figure 1):
• Reach 1 - Yellowstone National Park Boundary to Cinnamon Creek • Reach 2 - Cinnamon Creek to Porcupine Creek • Reach 3 - Porcupine Creek to Portal Creek • Reach 4 - Portal Creek to Lava Lake • Reach 5 - Lava Lake to Spanish Creek
Within these five reaches, river access sites are numbered to correlate with the highway mile markers, which progress from Mile Marker 31 at the upstream end of the project area downstream to Mile Marker 68 at Spanish Creek. A total of 111 points of access to the Gallatin River were identified, including:
• 41 user-created go downs off Highway 191 (including 3 that extend off of MDT pull-outs) • 39 Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) pull-outs off Highway 191 • 14 user-created pull-outs off Highway 191 • 7 trailheads • 4 United States Forest Service (USFS) pull-outs located on USFS maintained roads • 4 parking areas • 3 USFS campgrounds • 2 USFS river access sites
Out of the 111 points of access to the Gallatin River, 22 sites are regularly used to access the river for floating (Figure 2 and Table 1). The only official signed river access point is at Storm Castle (Upper), while Deer Creek, Moose Creek Flat, Lava Lake, and Storm Castle (Lower) are all common points of access for floating. Several other sites are commonly used based on streamflow and water craft, including The Big Pull-out, Doe, Porcupine Bridge, West Fork, No Tell, Greek Creek, Thumper, and the Low Water Take-out. River access within each of the five reaches is described within the following sections and each of the 111 individual river access sites are presented in Attachment A progressing from upstream to downstream.
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Figure 1. Gallatin Canyon River Access Site Assessment Reaches
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Figure 2. Gallatin River Floating Access Sites
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Table 1. Floating Reach Lengths Floating Reach Length (Miles) 55 MPH sign for YNP to The Big Pull-out 8.6 The Big Pull-out to Red Cliff 1.9 Red Cliff to Twin Cabin Creek 2.2 Twin Cabin Creek to Doe 0.9 Doe to Porcupine Creek 1.0 Porcupine Creek to Upstream of the West Fork 2.9 Upstream of the West Fork to Stop Light 0.1 Stop Light to Jack Smith Bridge 2.0 Jack Smith Bridge to Deer Creek 2.1 Deer Creek to Portal Creek 2.2 Portal Creek to Karst 2.0 Karst to Moose Creek Flat 0.6 Moose Creek Flat to No Tell 1.6 No Tell to Greek Creek Pull-out 0.4 Greek Creek Pull-out to Greek Creek Campground 0.2 Greek Creek Campground to Thumper 1.9 Thumper to Lava Lake 1.2 Lava Lake to Low Water Take-out 1.9 Low Water Take-out to Storm Castle (Upper) 0.2 Storm Castle (Upper) to Storm Castle (Lower) 2.1
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REACH 1 - YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY TO CINNAMON CREEK
Reach 1 extends 6.3 river miles between the Yellowstone National Park boundary and the confluence with Cinnamon Creek and includes one floating access site. The Gallatin River is relatively unconfined in Reach 1 as it flows through broad sagebrush meadows. This section of the Gallatin River closely resembles conditions within Yellowstone National Park, which is located just upstream. Reach 1 contains 16 river access points, which are mostly comprised of Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) pull-outs and user-made go-downs that are used to access the river for fishing (Figure 3 and Table 2). User-made go-downs within this reach are relatively confined and several have boulders limiting the footprint of the go-downs. A network of user-made trails connects many of the access sites. Rafting occurs within this section during high-water, though there is no official point for floating access. Priorities for Reach 1 include:
1) Provide for raft access downstream of YNP boundary 2) Improve access to walk-in fishing site upstream of Taylor Fork 3) Revegetate degraded conditions 4) Traction sand BMPs 5) Maintain natural setting 6) Develop signage for named river access points 7) Address concerns regarding non-permitted guided fishing 8) Manage go-downs at Mile Markers 33-4, 34-1, 34-2, 35-2 and 36-1
Table 2. River Access Sites in Reach 1 (MM31-1 to MM36-1) Mile Marker Access Type Site Name Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 MM31-1 Pull-out, MDT YNP Boundary Walk-in Fishing MM31-2 Go-down at 55 MPH sign for YNP Walk-in Fishing Floating MM31-3 Pull-out, MDT Snowflake Springs Elk Exclosure Walk-in Fishing MM32-1 Pull-out, MDT Snowflake Springs Walk-in Fishing MM32-2 Go-down Upstream of Sage Creek Walk-in Fishing MM33-1 Pull-out, MDT Downstream of Sage Creek Walk-in Fishing MM33-2 Go-down Across from Sage Creek Trailhead Walk-in Fishing MM33-3 Pull-out, MDT Across from Taylor Fork Road Walk-in Fishing MM33-4 Go-down Upstream of Taylor Fork Walk-in Fishing MM34-1 Go-down Downstream of Taylor Fork Walk-in Fishing MM34-2 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM34-3 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM34-4 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM35-1 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM35-2 Go-down Upstream of Buffalo Horn Creek Walk-in Fishing MM36-1 Go-down Upstream of Cinnamon Creek Walk-in Fishing
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Figure 3. Gallatin River Access in Reach 1
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REACH 2 - CINNAMON CREEK TO PORCUPINE CREEK
Reach 2 extends 8.8 river miles between Cinnamon Creek and Porcupine Creek and includes four floating access sites. The Gallatin River alternates between confined and unconfined areas in Reach 2, with Highway 191 bordering the river left streambank along much of the reach. Reach 2 contains 19 river access points, which include MDT pull-outs, user-made go-downs, campgrounds, and trailheads (Figure 4 and Table 3). Several of the user-made go-downs within this reach have extensive 2-track road networks. Rafting occurs within this section, with the primary floating access points located at The Big Pull-out, Red Cliff Campground, and Doe, though none of these sites are developed as places to launch boats from trailers. Priorities for Reach 2 include:
1) Provide for raft access at Red Cliff Campground Picnic Area 2) Provide for raft access at Doe (Buck Ridge) 3) Improve streambank conditions at The Big Pull-out river access site 4) Develop a river trail system to replace 2-track road networks 5) Revegetate degraded conditions 6) Traction sand BMPs 7) Maintain natural setting 8) Develop signage for named river access points 9) Address concerns regarding non-permitted guided fishing 10) Manage go-downs at MM37-1, 38-1, 38-2, 39-2, 40-3, 41-1, 41-4, 42-1, 42-2, 43-2, and 43-2
Table 3. River Access Sites in Reach 2 (MM37-1 to MM44-3) Mile Marker Access Type Site Name Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 MM37-1 Go-down Downstream of Cinnamon Creek Walk-in Fishing MM37-2 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM38-1 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM38-2 Pull-out, MDT with Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM39-1 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM39-2 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM40-1 Pull-out, MDT The Big Pull-out Walk-in Fishing Floating MM40-2 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM40-3 Go-down Across from Elkhorn Creek Walk-in Fishing MM41-1 Go-down Downstream of Buck Creek Walk-in Fishing MM41-2 Trailhead Elkhorn Creek Trailhead Walk-in Fishing MM41-3 Campground Red Cliff Campground Picnic Area Walk-in Fishing Floating MM41-4 Go-down Downstream of Red Cliff Campground Walk-in Fishing MM42-1 Go-down Downstream of Red Cliff Campground Walk-in Fishing MM42-2 Go-down Upstream of Twin Cabin Creek Walk-in Fishing MM43-1 Trailhead Twin Cabin Creek Trailhead Walk-in Fishing MM43-2 Go-down Downstream of Twin Cabin Creek Walk-in Fishing Floating MM44-2 Go-down Doe (Buck Ridge) Walk-in Fishing Floating MM44-3 Go-down Doe (Buck Ridge) Walk-in Fishing Floating
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Figure 4. Gallatin River Access in Reach 2
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REACH 3 - PORCUPINE CREEK TO PORTAL CREEK
Reach 3 extends 8.8 river miles between Porcupine Creek and Portal Creek and includes 5 floating access sites. Upstream of the confluence with the West Fork Gallatin River, the Gallatin River flows through a broad meadow that is part of the Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Downstream of the confluence with the West Fork Gallatin River, the Gallatin River flows through a relatively narrow canyon with Highway 191 periodically bordering the river right streambank downstream of the Jack Smith Bridge. Reach 3 contains 28 river access points, which include MDT pull-outs, user-made pull-outs, user- made go-downs, and trailheads (Figure 5 and Table 4). There is an extensive user-created trail network within the Gallatin WMA. User-made go-downs at Beau Camp, Baetis Alley, and upstream of Portal Creek have extensive 2-track road networks. Rafting occurs within this section, with scenic floats taking- out at Deer Creek and whitewater floats putting-in at Deer Creek. Primary floating access points are located at the Porcupine Creek Bridge, the West Fork Gallatin River confluence, Jack Smith Bridge, and Deer Creek. Drift boats are also used to access wade-fishing sites between the West Fork Gallatin River and Deer Creek. The only developed site for launching boats from trailers is at Deer Creek. Priorities for Reach 3 include:
1) Address congestion, safety concerns, streambank erosion, and sediment inputs at Deer Creek Trailhead 2) Improve handicapped access at Deer Creek 3) Provide for raft access at the downstream end of Baetis Alley 4) Identify potential floating access point near the West Fork Gallatin River confluence 5) Improve stream ford on Beaver Creek above confluence with Gallatin River 6) Develop a trail network within the Gallatin WMA 7) Develop river trail system to replace 2-track road networks 8) Improve conditions along the spring upstream of Dudley Creek 9) Revegetate degraded conditions 10) Traction sand BMPs, including at the Jack Smith Bridge 11) Remove standing dead trees from road shoulder 12) Prevent vehicle pollution from entering waterways 13) Improve safety 14) Maintain natural setting 15) Develop signage for named river access points 16) Address concerns regarding non-permitted guided fishing 17) Manage go-downs at MM49-1, 50-1, 50-3, 50-4, 51-2, 53-1, and 53-2
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Table 4. River Access Sites in Reach 3 (MM45-1 to MM53-2) Mile Marker Access Type Site Name Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 MM45-1 Trailhead Porcupine Creek Trailhead Walk-in Fishing MM45-2 Pull-out, USFS Porcupine Creek Bridge Walk-in Fishing MM45-3 Pull-out, USFS Porcupine Creek Bridge Walk-in Fishing Floating MM45-4 Parking Area Gallatin WMA Walk-in Fishing MM46-1 Pull-out Gallatin WMA Walk-in Fishing MM46-2 Pull-out Across from Riverview Lane Walk-in Fishing MM46-3 Pull-out Across from Anaconda Drive Walk-in Fishing MM46-4 Pull-out Across from Buck's T-4 Walk-in Fishing MM47-1 Pull-out Upstream of West Fork Gallatin River Walk-in Fishing Floating MM47-2 Pull-out Stop Light Walk-in Fishing Floating MM48-1 Pull-out Upstream of Dudley Creek Walk-in Fishing MM49-1 Go-down Beau Camp (Downstream of Dudley Creek) Walk-in Fishing MM49-2 Pull-out Jack Smith Bridge Walk-in Fishing Floating MM49-3 Pull-out Jack Smith Bridge Walk-in Fishing MM50-1 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM50-2 Pull-out Golden Gate Walk-in Fishing MM50-3 Go-down Baetis Alley Walk-in Fishing MM50-4 Go-down Baetis Alley Walk-in Fishing MM51-1 Pull-out, MDT pull-out across from Baetis Alley Walk-in Fishing MM51-2 Go-down Baetis Alley Walk-in Fishing MM51-3 Pull-out, MDT pull-out across from Deer Creek Walk-in Fishing MM51-4 Trailhead Deer Creek Trailhead Walk-in Fishing Floating MM51-5 Pull-out Downstream of Deer Creek Walk-in Fishing MM51-6 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM52-1 Pull-out, MDT Upstream of Asbestos Creek Walk-in Fishing MM52-2 Pull-out, MDT Downstream of Asbestos Creek Walk-in Fishing MM53-1 Go-down Upstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing MM53-2 Go-down Upstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing
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Figure 5. Gallatin River Access in Reach 3
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REACH 4 - PORTAL CREEK TO LAVA LAKE
Reach 4 extends 8.3 river miles between Portal Creek and Lava Lake and includes seven floating access sites. Within Reach 4, the Gallatin River flows through a relatively narrow canyon with Highway 191 regularly bordering the river right streambank. Reach 4 contains 26 river access points, which include MDT pull-outs, user-made pull-outs, user-made go-downs, campgrounds, and USFS river access sites (Figure 6 and Table 5). The user-made go-down downstream of Portal Creek has an extensive 2-track road network and a primitive boat ramp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking occur within this section. Primary floating access points are located at Portal Creek, Moose Creek Flat, No Tell, Greek Creek, and Thumper. Sites used for launching boats from trailers include Moose Creek Flat and Greek Creek, though neither of these sites is developed for this purpose. Priorities for Reach 4 include:
1) Improve raft access at Moose Creek Flat river access 2) Improve streambank conditions at Moose Creek Flat Campground 3) Provide for raft access downstream of Portal Creek 4) Address sediment inputs at No Tell 5) Provide for raft access in the vicinity of Greek Creek 6) Improve streambank conditions at Greek Creek Campground 7) Remove sharp rock from the streambank and channel resulting from blasting during 2014 road construction downstream of Greek Creek Campground 8) Use fencing to manage river access at Thumper 9) Develop river trail system to replace 2-track road networks 10) Revegetate degraded conditions 11) Traction sand BMPs 12) Remove standing dead trees from road shoulder 13) Prevent vehicle pollution from entering waterways 14) Improve safety 15) Maintain natural setting 16) Develop signage for named river access points 17) Address concerns regarding non-permitted guided fishing 18) Manage go-downs at MM53-3, 53-4, 53-6, 54-2, 54-3, 55-1, 57-2 and 60-2
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Table 5. River Access Sites in Reach 4 (MM53-1 to MM60-4) Mile Marker Access Type Site Name Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 MM53-3 Go-down Downstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing MM53-4 Pull-out, MDT with Go-down Downstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing MM53-5 Pull-out, MDT Downstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing MM53-6 Go-down Downstream of Portal Creek Walk-in Fishing Floating MM53-7 Parking Area Durnam Meadow Walk-in Fishing MM54-1 Pull-out, MDT Downstream of Durnam Meadow Walk-in Fishing MM54-2 Go-down Karst Walk-in Fishing MM54-3 Go-down Karst Walk-in Fishing MM55-1 Go-down Downstream of Karst Walk-in Fishing Floating MM55-2 Pull-out, MDT Upstream of Moose Creek Walk-in Fishing MM56-1 Campground, USFS River Access Moose Creek Flat Campground Floating Walk-in Fishing MM56-2 Pull-out, MDT Downstream of Moose Creek Flat Walk-in Fishing MM56-3 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM56-4 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM57-1 Pull-out Downstream of Swan Creek Walk-in Fishing MM57-2 Pull-out, MDT with Go-down No Tell Floating Walk-in Fishing MM58-1 Pull-out, MDT Greek Creek Pull-out Floating Walk-in Fishing MM58-2 Campground Greek Creek Campground Floating Walk-in Fishing MM58-3 Pull-out Ender Spot Walk-in Fishing MM59-1 Pull-out, MDT Photography Walk-in Fishing MM59-2 Pull-out, MDT Screaming Left Walk-in Fishing Photography MM59-3 Pull-out, MDT Above Thumper at RM60 Photography Walk-in Fishing MM60-1 Pull-out, MDT Thumper Floating Walk-in Fishing MM60-2 Go-down Upstream of Cascade Creek Walk-in Fishing MM60-3 Pull-out, MDT Straight Away Photography Walk-in Fishing MM60-4 Pull-out, MDT Uppstream of Lava Lake Walk-in Fishing
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Figure 6. Gallatin River Access in Reach 4
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REACH 5 - LAVA LAKE TO SPANISH CREEK
Reach 5 extends 7.4 river miles between Lava Lake and Spanish Creek and includes five floating access sites. Within Reach 5, the Gallatin River flows through a relatively narrow canyon and Highway 191 regularly borders the river left streambank. The canyon opens up downstream of the Mad Mile, though the Gallatin River remains entrenched with very little floodplain access. Reach 5 contains 22 river access points, which include MDT pull-outs, user-made pull-outs, user-made go-downs, trailheads, and USFS river access sites (Figure 7 and Table 6). The Gallatin River Trail extends on river right downstream from Lava Lake and connects to the Garnet Mountain Trailhead on Storm Castle Creek. Whitewater rafting and kayaking occur within this section. Primary floating access points are located at Lava Lake, Low Water Take-out, Storm Castle (Upper), and Storm Castle (Lower). Sites used for launching boats from trailers include Lava Lake, Storm Castle (Upper) and Storm Castle (Lower). Priorities for Reach 5 include:
1) Address congestion, safety concerns, and streambank erosion at Lava Lake Trailhead 2) Improve access road surface conditions at Lava Lake Trailhead 3) Create walkway over the river to access the Lava Lake Trailhead from the large pull-out at the Gallatin River Trailhead 4) Improve raft access and parking area surface conditions at Storm Castle (Upper) river access 5) Address sediment inputs at Storm Castle (Upper) river access 6) Address sediment inputs at Storm Castle (Lower) river access 7) Develop pull-out along western side of Highway 191 at Low Water Take-out 8) Develop alternate kayaker take-out at downstream end of MM62-4 9) Revegetate degraded conditions 10) Traction sand BMPs, including at Highway 191 crossing and House Rock 11) Remove standing dead trees from road shoulder 12) Prevent vehicle pollution from entering waterways 13) Improve safety 14) Maintain natural setting 15) Develop signage for named river access points 16) Address concerns regarding non-permitted guided fishing 17) Manage go-downs at MM62-4, 66-4 and 67-1
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Table 6. River Access Sites in Reach 5 (MM61-1 to MM68-1) Mile Marker Access Type Site Name Usage Type 1 Usage Type 2 MM61-1 Trailhead, USFS River Access Lava Lake Trailhead Floating Walk-in Fishing MM61-2 Trailhead Gallatin River Trailhead (35 MPH Bridge) Floating Walk-in Fishing MM61-3 Pull-out, MDT Lave Lake Turn Around Walk-in Fishing MM61-4 Pull-out, MDT House Rock Photography MM62-1 Pull-out, MDT Cave Creek (Across from House Rock) Photography MM62-2 Pull-out Gallatin Tower Rock Climbing Walk-in Fishing MM62-3 Pull-out, MDT Mad Mile Photography Walk-in Fishing MM62-4 Go-down Downstream of the Mad Mile Walk-in Fishing MM63-1 Pull-out, MDT Low Water Take-out Floating Walk-in Fishing MM63-2 Pull-out, MDT Walk-in Fishing MM63-3 USFS River Access Storm Castle (Upper) Floating Walk-in Fishing MM63-4 Trailhead Garnet Mountain Trailhead Walk-in Fishing MM63-5 Pull-out, USFS Walk-in Fishing MM64-1 Pull-out, USFS Upstream of Hell Roaring Creek Walk-in Fishing MM64-2 Parking Area Upstream of Shenango Creek Walk-in Fishing MM65-1 USFS River Access Storm Castle (Lower) Floating Walk-in Fishing MM65-2 Parking Area Walk-in Fishing MM66-1 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM66-2 Go-down Gallatin National Forest Sign Walk-in Fishing MM66-3 Go-down Sheep Rock Walk-in Fishing MM67-1 Go-down Walk-in Fishing MM68-1 Go-down Downstream of Spanish Creek Walk-in Fishing
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Figure 7. Gallatin River Access in Reach 5
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Attachment A
Gallatin River Access Sites Highway 191 Mile Marker 31 to Mile Marker 68
MM31-1
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MM31-1 Located at Yellowstone National Park boundary
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) paved parking area just north of the YNP boundary 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM31-2
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MM31-2 Located at 55 MPH sign for Yellowstone National Park
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) provide for raft access 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers at high water 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM31-3
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MM31-3 Snowflake Springs Elk Exclosure at Teepee Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) across from Teepee Creek Trailhead 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 3) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM32-1
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MM32-1 Across from Snowflake Springs
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM32-2
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MM32-2 Upstream of Sage Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) replace missing boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) boulders and fence block access part way to the river 2) boulders have been moved allowing for upstream access 3) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM33-1
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MM33-1 Downstream of Sage Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) boulders line pull-out 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream
MM33-2
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MM33-2 Across from Sage Creek Trailhead
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) boulders line pull-out 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream 3) footprint of pull-out to Sage Creek Trailhead could be reduced
MM33-3
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MM33-3 Across from Taylor Fork Road
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream
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MM33-4 Upstream of Taylor Fork
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) improve access road 2) develop parking area 3) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) rutted access road with multiple 2-tracks 2) boulders partially define parking area 3) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream
MM34-1
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MM34-1 Downstream of Taylor Fork
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) user-made trail heading upstream
MM34-2
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MM34-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) very small go-down with small go-down on opposite side of highway too
MM34-3
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MM34-3
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel 2) aging straw wattle BMPs along portion of pull-out
MM34-4
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MM34-4
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel 2) aging straw wattle BMPs along portion of pull-out 3) culvert drains opposite side of highway
MM35-1
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MM35-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) large pull-out 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM35-2
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MM35-2 Upstream of Buffalo Horn Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) historical marker for Eldridge lumber camp in pull-out on opposite side of the highway MM36-1
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MM36-1 Upstream of Cinnamon Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) rocky 2-track access road 2) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM37-1
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MM37-1 Downstream of Cinnamon Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) user-made trail heading upstream MM37-2
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MM37-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin MM38-1
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MM38-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) ditch along shoulder of go-down leads to the channel MM38-2
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MM38-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out with go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) close go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve access down steep bank
Comments: 1) trail and go-down depart from MDT pull-out 2) go-down is unnecessary since there is a MDT pull-out MM39-1
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MM39-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) closed go-down is blocked by guardrail MM39-2
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MM39-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) go-down on opposite side of highway is blocked by boulders MM40-1
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MM40-1 The Big Pull-out
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) revegetate degraded areas 2) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) used as put-in for carry in paddle rafts 2) go-down is blocked by boulders MM40-2
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MM40-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 2) aging straw wattle BMPs along portion of pull-out MM40-3
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MM40-3 Across from Elkhorn Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetated degraded areas 3) develop river trail
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network MM41-2
MM41-1
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MM41-1 Downstream of Buck Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) access shared with private driveway 2) located across from Red Cliff Campground MM41-2
MM41-1
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MM41-2 Elkhorn Creek Trailhead
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) improve streambank conditions within campground
Comments: 1) located in Red Cliff Campground MM41-3
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MM41-3 Red Cliff Campground Picnic Area
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: campground
Potential Treatments: 1) provide for raft access
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers MM42-1
MM41-4
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MM41-4 and MM42-1 Downstream of Red Cliff Campground
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) close secondary access point at MM42-1 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) MM42-1 is redundant access to site MM42-2 O 050 100 200 Feet 2013 NAIP
MM42-2 Upstream of Twin Cabin Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) develop river trail
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network MM43-1
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MM43-1 Twin Cabin Creek Trailhead
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trail
Comments: 1) user-made trail heading downstream from parking area 2) trail used for pack trips connects to the Porcupine Creek Trailhead MM43-2
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MM43-2 Downstream of Twin Cabin Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers MM44-3
MM44-2
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MM44-2 and MM44-3 Doe (Buck Ridge)
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) develop parking area 3) consolidate to a single point of acess 4) provide for raft access 5) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers down a steep hill 2) site used for snowmobiles in the winter MM45-1
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MM45-1 Porcupine Creek Trailhead
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial
Comments: 1) user-made trail heading upstream used for pack trips MM45-3 MM45-2
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MM45-2 and MM45-3 Porcupine Creek Bridge
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) provide for raft access 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) improve stream ford and riparian conditions at mouth of Beaver Creek
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) extensive user-made trail network heading downstream on both sides of the river 3) stream ford on Beaver Creek used for pack trips up Porcupine Creek 4) currently used to launch rafts from trailers MM45-4
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MM45-4 Gallatin WMA across from Ophir Elementary School
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: parking area
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) develop parking area
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) MDT parking area 3) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream MM46-1
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MM46-1 Gallatin WMA
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) user-made trail MM46-2
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MM46-2 Gallatin WMA across from Riverview Lane
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) user-made trail MM46-3
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MM46-3 Gallatin WMA across from Anaconda Drive
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) user-made trail MM46-4
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MM46-4 Gallatin WMA across from Buck's T-4
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) develop river trial 2) develop parking area 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) Gallatin Wildlife Management Area (FWP) 2) user-made trail connects to trail along highway MM47-1
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MM47-1 Upstream of West Fork Gallatin River
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) identify alternate launch site for rafts and drift boats
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch drift boats from trailers MM47-2
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MM47-2 Stop Light
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) used as put-in for carry in paddle rafts 2) small spring arises along the Gallatin River 3) Gallatin Valley Land Trust conservation easement MM48-1
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MM48-1 Spring upstream of Dudley Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) spring along the Gallatin River 2) frequent use during the winter 3) user-made trail heading downstream along the highway MM49-1
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MM49-1 Beau Camp (Downstream of Dudley Creek)
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) develop river trail 4) improve safety
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network MM49-3
MM49-2
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MM49-2 and MM49-3 Jack Smith Bridge
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) direct input of traction sand to river from bridge deck 2) pull-outs on both sides of the bridge 3) used as put-in for carry in paddle rafts MM50-1
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MM50-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) access shared with private driveway MM50-2
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MM50-2 Golden Gate
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) access shared with private driveway MM50-4
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MM50-3 and MM50-4 Baetis Alley
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) consolidate to a single point of access 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) improve safety
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) road network connects to MM51-2 access point MM51-4
MM51-3
MM51-2 MM51-1
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MM51-1 and MM51-3
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) MM51-1 located across from Baetis Alley 2) MM51-3 located across from Deer Creek 3) have to cross highway to access the river from both pull-outs MM51-2 MM51-1
MM50-4
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MM51-2 Baetis Alley
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) develop parking area 2) provide for raft access 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) road network connects to MM50-3 and MM50-4 access points 3) potential alternate site to Deer Creek for raft access MM51-4 MM51-5
MM51-3
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MM51-4 Deer Creek Trailhead
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) close site to use by trailers 2) improve handicapped access 3) improve streambank conditions 4) reduce sediment inputs 5) improve safety
Comments: 1) fishing platform for handicapped use needs improvements 2) sediment inputs from area used to launch rafts from trailers 3) difficult access from highway when bridge is occupied MM51-4 MM51-5
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MM51-5 Downstream of Deer Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river MM51-6
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MM51-6
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 2) small rapid along cliffs MM52-1
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MM52-1 Upstream of Asbestos Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin MM52-2
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MM52-2 Downstream of Asbestos Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river MM53-3
MM53-2
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MM53-1 and MM53-2 Upstream of Portal Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down at MM53-1 using boulders 2) close go-down at MM53-2 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) improve safety
Comments: 1) both access points at curve in highway 2) extensive 2-track road network MM53-3
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MM53-3 Downstream of Portal Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) close go-down and consolidate at single access point with MM53-4 and MM53-6 2) develop parking area 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) improve safety
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network MM53-6
MM53-4 MM53-5
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MM53-4 and MM53-5 Downstream of Portal Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: MDT pull-out with go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) close go-down and consolidate at single access point with MM53-3 and MM53-6 2) develop parking area 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) provide for raft access
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers 3) MM53-4 and MM53-6 provide access to the same area 4) MM53-5 used for snowmobiles in the winter MM53-6
MM53-4 MM53-5
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MM53-6 Downstream of Portal Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) close go-down and consolidate at single access point with MM53-3 and MM53-4 2) develop parking area 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) develop river trail 5) provide for raft access
Comments: 1) extensive 2-track road network 2) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers 3) MM53-4 and MM53-6 provide access to the same area 4) user-made trail heading upstream MM53-7
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MM53-7 Durnam Meadow
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: parking area
Potential Treatments: 1) improve parking area 2) develop river trail 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) user-made trails heading upstream and downstream 2) difficult access to highway since located on a sharp curve MM54-1
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MM54-1 Downstream of Durnam Meadow
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve access down steep bank
Comments: 1) none MM54-3
MM54-2
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MM54-2 and MM54-3 Karst
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) consolidate to a single point of access 3) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) MM54-2 and MM54-3 access the same area 2) MM54-2 access shared with private driveway MM55-1
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MM55-1 Downstream of Karst
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers 2) user-made trail heading downstream MM55-2
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MM55-2 Upstream of Moose Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin MM56-1
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MM56-1 Moose Creek Flat Campground
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: campground, USFS river access
Potential Treatments: 1) provide for raft access 2) improve streambank conditions 3) use fencing to manage access to river 4) revegetate degraded areas 5) stormwater BMPs
Comments: 1) primary put-in site for guided raft trips 2) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers 3) new parking area for floating access completed in 2014 4) riprap from former bridge remains in the channel 5) handicapped fishing platform damaged in 1997 flood event MM56-2
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MM56-2 Downstream of Moose Creek Flat
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river MM56-4
MM56-3
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MM56-3 and MM56-4
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river from MM56-3 MM57-1
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MM57-1 Downstream of Swan Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river MM57-2
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MM57-2 No Tell
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out with go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) provide for raft access 3) reduce sediment inputs 4) revegetate degraded areas 5) traction sand BMPs 6) improve safety
Comments: 1) commonly used as put-in for guided raft trips at low flow 2) boulder blocks use as boat ramp for trailers 3) sediment inputs from area used to launch rafts MM58-1
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MM58-1 Greek Creek Pull-out across from Burnt Creek
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve streambank conditions 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) commonly used as put-in by kayakers 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 3) located upstream of Greek Creek Campground 4) site used as staging area during road construction in 2014 MM58-2
MM58-1
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MM58-2 Greek Creek Campground
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, floating
Access Type: campground
Potential Treatments: 1) convert site from campground to an offical USFS river access site 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve streambank conditions
Comments: 1) site currently used to launch rafts from trailers 2) blasting rock from 2014 road construction project remains in channel along bend downstream of the campground MM58-3
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MM58-3 Ender Spot
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) close pull-out 2) remove blasting rock from channel along upstream bend
Comments: 1) dangerous pull-out 2) blasting rock from 2014 road construction remains in channel along bend upstream MM59-1
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MM59-1
Site Usage Type: photography, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) improve safety
Comments: 1) used to photograph guided raft trips 2) have to cross highway to access river MM59-2
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MM59-2 Screaming Left
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing, photography
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) improve safety
Comments: 1) used to photograph guided raft trips 2) have to cross highway to access river MM59-3
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MM59-3 Upstream of Thumper
Site Usage Type: photography, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) used to photograph guided raft trips 2) have to cross highway to access river MM60-1
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MM60-1 Thumper
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) use fencing to manage access to river 2) improve streambank conditions 3) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) commonly used as put-in by kayakers and periodically used to carry in paddle rafts 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin along portion of pull-out 3) direct input of traction sand where channel is cutting into road bed 4) river over-topped road during peak flows during 1997 flood event MM60-2
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MM60-2 Upstream of Cascade Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) close go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas 3) improve safety
Comments: 1) relatively newly developed steep go-down leading directly to the edge of the channel MM60-3
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MM60-3 Straight Away
Site Usage Type: photography, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) improve safety
Comments: 1) used to photograph guided raft trips MM60-4
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MM60-4
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) none MM61-2 MM61-1
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MM61-1 Lava Lake Trailhead
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) develop walking bridge connecting to large parking area at Gallatin River trailhead 2) improve road surface conditions on Lava Lake access road 3) improve access for trailers 4) improve streambank conditions 5) improve safety
Comments: 1) commonly used as take-out for rafts, especially during high water 2) limited area to back a trailer down to the river 3) difficult access to highway since located at sharp curve 4) difficult to find parking and access river during busy weekends, access road filled with potholes
MM61-2 MM61-1
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MM61-2 Gallatin River Trailhead (35 MPH Bridge)
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead
Potential Treatments: 1) improve access down steep bank 2) develop walking bridge to access Lave Lake trailhead 3) traction sand BMPs 4) improve safety
Comments: 1) commonly used as put-in by kayakers 2) direct input of traction sand to river from bridge deck 3) difficult access to highway since located at sharp curve 4) Gallatin River Trail heading downstream with access under the bridge 5) site provides overflow parking for Lava Lake Trailhead with access across bridge
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MM61-3 Lava Lake Turn Around
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve safety
Comments: 1) turn around for Lava Lake Trailhead since access is only allowed from one direction
MM62-1
MM61-4
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MM61-4 and MM62-1 House Rock / Cave Creek
Site Usage Type: photography
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve safety for spectators
Comments: 1) used to photograph guided raft trips 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin 3) direct input of traction sand to Gallatin River 4) direct input of traction sand to Cave Creek 5) have to cross highway to access river from MM62-1
MM62-2
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MM62-2 Gallatin Tower
Site Usage Type: rock climbing, walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) improve safety
Comments: 1) trail to Gallatin Tower leads along the highway 2) have to cross highway to access river from MM62-1
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MM62-3 Mad Mile
Site Usage Type: photography, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) used to photography guided raft trips 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin
MM62-4
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MM62-4 Downstream of the Mad Mile
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) improve access down steep bank 3) revegetate degraded areas 4) improve safety
Comments: 1) difficult access to and from highway due to limited line-of-sight 2) site could be developed as an alternative low-water take-out for kayakers 3) slow water along bank at downstream end of site
MM63-1
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MM63-1 Low Water Take-out
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs 2) improve access down steep bank 3) develop pull-out on opposite side of highway
Comments: 1) commonly used as take-out by kayakers 2) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin MM63-2
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MM63-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: MDT pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) traction sand BMPs
Comments: 1) road shoulder abuts stream channel margin
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MM63-3 Storm Castle (Upper)
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: USFS river access
Potential Treatments: 1) provide for raft access 2) manage footprint of parking area using boulders 3) manage access to river using fencing 4) improve surface conditions of parking area and launch site 5) reduce sediment inputs 6) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) primary take-out for rafts and kayakers 2) 2-track road expanding out of established parking area, large potholes in parking area 3) located upstream from the Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead
MM63-5
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MM63-4 and MM63-5 Garnet Mountain and Storm Castle Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: trailhead, pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) improve river trail
Comments: 1) Gallatin River Trail connects to Garnet Mountain Trailhead 2) MM63-5 located at Storm Castle Creek confluence
MM64-1
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MM64-1 Upstream of Hell Roaring Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: pull-out
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) Storm Castle Creek Road
MM64-2
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MM64-2 Upstream of Shenango Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: parking area
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) Storm Castle Creek Road 2) newly developed parking area not visible in 2013 NAIP imagery
MM65-1
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MM65-1 Storm Castle (Lower)
Site Usage Type: floating, walk-in fishing
Access Type: parking area
Potential Treatments: 1) provide for raft access 2) manage footprint of parking area using boulders 3) reduce sediment inputs 4) revegetate degraded areas 5) select name for site to distinguish it from the upper Storm Castle site
Comments: 1) commonly used as take-out for rafts 2) sediment inputs from area used to launch rafts from trailers 3) located upstream of the Storm Castle Creek Road bridge
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MM65-2
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: parking area
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) Public fishing access by foot allowed on private property
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MM66-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of parking area using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) parking area somewhat defined by boulders 2) entrance to site partially paved
MM66-2
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MM66-2 Gallatin National Forest Sign
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) none
Comments: 1) have to cross highway to access river
MM66-3
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MM66-3 Sheep Rock
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) access shared with private driveway
MM67-1
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MM67-1
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) improve safety
Comments: 1) multiple entrances to narrow roadside pull-out
MM68-1
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MM68-1 Downstream of Spanish Creek
Site Usage Type: walk-in fishing
Access Type: go-down
Potential Treatments: 1) reduce footprint of go-down using boulders 2) revegetate degraded areas
Comments: 1) none