Riverton, Wyoming Micropolitan Area

Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

If you live in or near Riverton, Wyoming and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable.

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Whitewater paddling spots near Riverton, Wyoming:

Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Middle Popo Agie River, Wyoming, Highway 181 bridge to Sinks Cavern, 26 miles away, class III-V, 5.6 miles long.

Sweetwater River, Wyoming, From Granite Creek, 29 miles away, class -blank-, 6 miles long.

Wind River, Wyoming, Boysen Dam to canyon mouth, 33 miles away, class I-III, 12 miles long.

Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Bull Lake Creek, Wyoming, North Fork to Bull Lake, 55 miles away, class -blank-, 12 miles long.

Wind River - East Fork, Wyoming, Wilderness boundary to Wiggins Fork, 70 miles away, class -blank-, 11 miles long.

Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Boulder Creek, Wyoming, Boulder Lake, 85 miles away, class -blank-, 2.25 miles long.

Greybull River, Wyoming, Venus Creek to Forest Service boundary, 81 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long.

Paintrock Creek, Wyoming, North Fork to Valley floor, 96 miles away, class V+, 12 miles long.

Pole Creek, Wyoming, Half Moon Lake to right off of Fayette Pole Creek Road, 86 miles away, class -blank-, 5 miles long.

Shell Creek, Wyoming, Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary, 97 miles away, class II-V, 11 miles long.

Shoshone River, Wyoming, Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120, 87 miles away, class II-V, 8.1 miles long.

Shoshone River - South Fork, Wyoming, East Fork Creek to Trailhead, 96 miles away, class II-IV, 13 miles long.

Wind River, Wyoming, 3 miles to 6 miles below Dubois, 76 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long.

Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Rock Creek, Montana, Lake Fork to Red Lodge, 118 miles away, class II-IV, 10 miles long.

Green River, Utah, Flaming Gorge Dam to Swallow Canyon boat ramp, 122 miles away, class I-III, 27 miles long.

Boulder Creek, Wyoming, Boulder Basin Road to WY352, 103 miles away, class -blank-, 1.7 miles long.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Upper, 123 miles away, class III-V, 4.2 miles long.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Honeymoon, 120 miles away, class IV-V+, 2.6 miles long.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Box, 114 miles away, class V+, 22.9 miles long.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Lower, 107 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long.

Crandall Creek, Wyoming, Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road, 120 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long.

Green River, Wyoming, Green River Lakes to Tepee Creek, 100 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long.

North Platte River, Wyoming, Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir, 119 miles away, class III-V+, 5 miles long.

Powder River - Middle Fork, Wyoming, Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190, 108 miles away, class II-V, 12 miles long.

Powder River - North Fork, Wyoming, Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road, 116 miles away, class III-V, 6 miles long.

Shoshone River - North Fork, Wyoming, Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir, 109 miles away, class I-III, 40 miles long.

Tensleep Creek, Wyoming, Highway 16 to Bottom of Switchbacks, 102 miles away, class V+, 2.4 miles long.

Tongue River, Wyoming, Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead, 122 miles away, class IV-V+, 2.34 miles long.

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer.



Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby:


Ski Resorts near Riverton, Wyoming:

Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, 119 miles, vertical drop 2400 feet

Antelope Butte, Wyoming, 126 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet

Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Steamboat, Colorado, 173 miles, vertical drop 3668 feet

Snow King, Wyoming, 159 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 164 miles, vertical drop 4139 feet

Grand Targhee, Wyoming, 192 miles, vertical drop 2395 feet

Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Showdown, Montana, 247 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet

Bridger Bowl, Montana, 220 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet

Big Sky, Montana, 220 miles, vertical drop 4350 feet

Moonlight Basin, Montana, 220 miles, vertical drop 4162 feet

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 247 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet

Keystone, Colorado, 247 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet

Copper Mountain, Colorado, 246 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet

SolVista, Colorado, 238 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet

Winter Park, Colorado, 247 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet

Crested Butte, Colorado, 244 miles, vertical drop 3062 feet

Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 202 miles, vertical drop 2010 feet

Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 234 miles, vertical drop 3635 feet

Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 233 miles, vertical drop 3267 feet

Buttermilk, Colorado, 233 miles, vertical drop 2030 feet

Snowmass, Colorado, 233 miles, vertical drop 4406 feet

Vail, Colorado, 225 miles, vertical drop 3450 feet

Powderhorn, Colorado, 208 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet

Beaver Creek, Colorado, 227 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet

Kelly Canyon, Idaho, 221 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet

Deer Valley, Utah, 242 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet

Park City Mountain Resort, Utah, 242 miles, vertical drop 3100 feet

The Canyons, Utah, 241 miles, vertical drop 3190 feet

Powder Mountain, Utah, 248 miles, vertical drop 2104 feet

Snowbasin, Utah, 238 miles, vertical drop 2959 feet

Beaver Mountain, Utah, 228 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer.


National Parks near Riverton, Wyoming:

National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Riverton, Wyoming

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 121 miles

Dinosaur National Monument, 142 miles

Fossil Butte National Monument, 154 miles

Grand Teton National Park, 158 miles

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, 146 miles

Yellowstone National Park, 180 miles

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer.


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