Wyoming whitewater - Crandall Creek, Absaroka Range, Park County

Park county, Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This stretch of Crandall Creek is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. The nature scenery of Park County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river
    where you can camp. This is the only paddling section along Crandall Creek. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The river winds through the Absaroka Range and
you get great scenery. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Crandall Creek you stumble on splendid places like Oliver Gulch; do take a hike on the Lodgepole Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Crandall Creek; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and October is when it's the driest.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff
 
in the Absaroka Range. Crandall Creek is right by the Crandall Cutoff Trail. Summer at Crandall Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 30's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Crandall Creek.

Crandall Creek, Trailhead to Clarks Fork Yellowstone Rail Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 85 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.83319
Longitude: -109.6831

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.85609
Longitude: -109.60441

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Current weather conditions at Crandall Creek, Absaroka Range, Wyoming
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Local climate location: COOKE CITY 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Billings, Montana, the metro area neareast to Crandall Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crandall Creek.
 Whitewater Near Crandall Creek:
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.6 miles long (Honeymoon)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Upper)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Park County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 22.9 miles long (Box)
Shoshone River - North Fork, Park County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Pahaska Tepee to Buffalo Bill Reservoir)
Clarks Fork Yellowstone, Park County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Trailhead to State line)
Rosebud Creek - East, Carbon County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Lake to Sand Dunes Campground)
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 , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Lower)
Rock Creek, Carbon County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Lake Fork to Red Lodge)
 Ski Areas Near Crandall Creek:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 27 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 99 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 102 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 102 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 105 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 122 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 123 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 126 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Kelly Canyon, Idaho , 149 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 161 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crandall Creek:
Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 32 miles away
Cody Cowboy Village, Cody , 41 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crandall Creek:
Hunter Peak Campground, Park County, 2 miles away
Lake Creek Campground, Park County, 6 miles away
Reef Creek Campground, Park County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Crandall Creek:
Crandall Cutoff Trail, Park County , 2 miles away
Lodgepole Trail, Park County , 3 miles away
Reef Creek Trail, Park County , 5 miles away
Squaw Creek Trail, Park County , 6 miles away
Clay Butte Trail, Park County , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Crandall Creek

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