Wyoming whitewater - Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Park County

Park county, Honeymoon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     2.6 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wyoming are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Honeymoon section of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River in Wyoming is 2.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Absaroka Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This river system is full of great paddling stretches,
    the Honeymoon stretch is just one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting
or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The beautiful scenery of Park County and the water flowing gracefully down Clarks Fork Yellowstone River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River gets a common amount of yearly precipitation;
 
throughout the month of June you get the most rain around here, and October is the month with the least moisture. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing things in the Absaroka Range. Go for a hike on the Crandall Cutoff Trail.
At Clarks Fork Yellowstone River through the summertime months highs are in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 30's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River are in the 0's. Oliver Gulch is a great location to explore, and going for a hike on the Reef Creek Trail is always a great adventure.

Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Honeymoon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 2.6 miles
Average Gradient: 89 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.86669
Longitude: -109.6431

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.85559
Longitude: -109.5981

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Current weather conditions at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge
30 miles away
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31 miles away
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The Cody, Cody
40 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River.
 Whitewater Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Crandall Creek, Park County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
Shoshone River - North Fork, Park County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Rosebud Creek - West, Stillwater County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 3 miles long (Emerald Lake to Pine Grove Campground)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Lower)
Rock Creek, Carbon County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Lake Fork to Red Lodge)
 Ski Areas Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 25 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
White Pine, Wyoming , 93 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 100 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 30 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 31 miles away
The Cody, Cody , 40 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 40 miles away
Americinn - Cody, Wy, Cody , 41 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Hunter Peak Campground, Park County, 2 miles away
Reef Creek Campground, Park County, 4 miles away
Top Of The World Campground, Cody, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River:
Reef Creek Trail, Park County , 3 miles away
Crandall Cutoff Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Lodgepole Trail, Park County , 4 miles away
Lewis and Clark Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Clay Butte Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Clarks Fork Yellowstone River

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