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Old Belton Bridge (Middle Fork Flathead)
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Old Belton Bridge (Middle Fork Flathead)

UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)

48.49906, -113.99128

Confirmed by 0 jumpers

The 1920 concrete arch bridge that was once the entrance to Glacier National Park, now closed to cars and the West Glacier swimming hole. The bridge deck is 15 to 20 feet above the river and there are 5 to 8-foot rocks below.

Jumps at this location

Rocks under the bridge

8 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Bridge deck

20 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Warnings

Glacial water takes your breath away even in August. Do not jump in June at high flow.

Access

Belton Bridge Road off US 2 in West Glacier, just outside the park boundary; small pullout, no fee. Rocky beach under the bridge.

Best conditions

Late July through August after runoff drops. The height above water changes with river level.

Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research