Montana’s World Record River And Why It’s So Special

One thing Montana has a lot of is waterways.

From beautiful and scenic to roaring and ruthless, Montana is home to more than 169 thousand miles of rivers. Including the longest river in North America in the Missouri River, AND the longest free-flowing river in the Yellowstone.

Of course, when you have all that water, folks enjoy themselves. From fishing to floating, locals and travelers alike come to Montana to partake in our rivers. Heck, the most famous movie ever made about Montana is named "A River Runs Through It".

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We mentioned the Missouri and the Yellowstone, but several other rivers in Montana are popular. The Gallatin, the Madison, the Blackfoot, the Smith, and the Clark Fork, to name a few.

However, Montana is also home to another river that it's a category all its own. Before we reveal which river we're talking about, check out some of the most popular lakes in Montana.

Which Montana river is the shortest?

Located near Great Falls, Montana, is home to the Roe River. While that might not seem like a big deal, it isn't, because it's not a big river. In fact, it's the shortest river in the world.

How long is the Roe River?

Great question! The river is barely 200 feet. At 201 feet or 61 meters, the Roe was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records before they eliminated the category. Oh, and in case you're wondering what's actually longer than the Roe River, we have some answers for you below.

• a football field
• a Boeing 747
• a submarine

So, the next time someone asks what Montana is famous for, you can add that little tidbit to your memory bank.

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