Continent |
North America |
Country |
Montana (USA) |
Next Big City |
Helena |
Next Town |
Canyon Ferry |
Type: |
Frozen lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Snow Season |
January, February, March, December |
Hazards
|
No information |
Area size |
Big |
|
Spring:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
|
Fall:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
The season is from Late April to early October on water. Beginning and end of the season are drysuit/wetsuit, mid season is shorts or shorty wetsuit. Winter season is exceptional for ice kiting and snow.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Wind blows regularly W-SW usually 15-20. Prevailing wind is W-SW, with sideshore winds along the width of the lake.
Transport
|
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From Helena, take Canyon Ferry road to the lake (18 miles), cross Canyon Ferry Dam, and pull into Kim's Marina. Launch is at the point. Parking is next to the beach.
Rules
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Fees |
No special restrictions, night time camping fees. 10 mile down winders from Kim's Marina to Helgate campground with car pickup are a local favorite.
Local parties. O'Malley's bar is located across from Kim's Marina.