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Sheridan, Wyoming Micropolitan Area
Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.|
If you live in or near Sheridan, Wyoming and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot.
Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot.
All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive.
Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you.
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Important Whitewater Safety Information
Whitewater paddling spots near Sheridan, Wyoming:
Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Clear Creek, Wyoming, 2 miles above to 1/2 mile below Buffalo, 24 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long.
Clear Creek, Wyoming, Moiser Picnic to Hydro Station, 22 miles away, class III-IV(V), 3.2 miles long.
Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Paintrock Creek, Wyoming, North Fork to Valley floor, 45 miles away, class V+, 12 miles long.
Powder River - North Fork, Wyoming, Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road, 39 miles away, class III-V, 6 miles long.
Tensleep Creek, Wyoming, Highway 16 to Bottom of Switchbacks, 39 miles away, class V+, 2.4 miles long.
Tongue River, Wyoming, Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead, 29 miles away, class IV-V+, 2.34 miles long.
Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Powder River - Middle Fork, Wyoming, Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190, 57 miles away, class II-V, 12 miles long.
Shell Creek, Wyoming, Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary, 51 miles away, class II-V, 11 miles long.
Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Deer Creek, Wyoming, Lower Canyon, 121 miles away, class IV-V+, 6 miles long.
North Platte River, Wyoming, Pathfinder Dam to Alcova Reservoir, 115 miles away, class III-V+, 5 miles long.
Wind River, Wyoming, Boysen Dam to canyon mouth, 109 miles away, class I-III, 12 miles long.
Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Yellowstone River, Montana, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River to Billings MT, 127 miles away, class II, 22 miles long.
Deer Creek, Wyoming, R77W to Forest Service boundary, 126 miles away, class III-V, 11 miles long.
Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Rock Creek, Montana, Lake Fork to Red Lodge, 167 miles away, class II-IV, 10 miles long.
Stillwater River, Montana, Whitebird to Fireman's Point, 173 miles away, class III, 4.5 miles long.
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Wyoming, Lower, 168 miles away, class III-V, 3 miles long.
Greybull River, Wyoming, Venus Creek to Forest Service boundary, 175 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long.
Laramie River, Wyoming, Wheatland No. 3 Reservoir to Tunnel Road, 175 miles away, class I-III, 17 miles long.
Middle Popo Agie River, Wyoming, Highway 181 bridge to Sinks Cavern, 167 miles away, class III-V, 5.6 miles long.
Shoshone River, Wyoming, Buffalo Bill Dam to Highway 120, 155 miles away, class II-V, 8.1 miles long.
Sweetwater River, Wyoming, From Granite Creek, 159 miles away, class -blank-, 6 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 Sheridan, Wyoming:
Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Antelope Butte, Wyoming, 25 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet
Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, 164 miles, vertical drop 2400 feet
Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Terry Peak, South Dakota, 218 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet
Steamboat, Colorado, 224 miles, vertical drop 3668 feet
Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Showdown, Montana, 288 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana, 291 miles, vertical drop 2600 feet
Breckenridge, Colorado, 288 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 280 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet
Keystone, Colorado, 280 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado, 281 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet
Loveland, Colorado, 281 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet
SolVista, Colorado, 258 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet
Ski Copper, Colorado, 297 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet
Eldora, Colorado, 271 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet
Winter Park, Colorado, 266 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 280 miles, vertical drop 2010 feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 298 miles, vertical drop 3635 feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 297 miles, vertical drop 3267 feet
Buttermilk, Colorado, 297 miles, vertical drop 2030 feet
Snowmass, Colorado, 297 miles, vertical drop 4406 feet
Vail, Colorado, 274 miles, vertical drop 3450 feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado, 274 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet
Snow King, Wyoming, 275 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 277 miles, vertical drop 4139 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 Sheridan, Wyoming:
National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, 69 miles
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, 59 miles
National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Devils Tower National Monument, 143 miles
National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming
Dinosaur National Monument, 268 miles
Fossil Butte National Monument, 294 miles
Grand Teton National Park, 271 miles
Jewel Cave National Monument, 233 miles
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 248 miles
Rocky Mountain National Park, 250 miles
Scotts Bluff National Monument, 267 miles
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, 258 miles
Wind Cave National Park, 246 miles
Yellowstone National Park, 262 miles
* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer.
Important Outdoors Safety Information
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