Wyoming whitewater - Powder River - Middle Fork, Bighorn Mountains, Washakie Johnson County

Washakie Johnson county, Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     12 miles
  The Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190 stretch of Powder River - Middle Fork in Washakie Johnson County is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. The average Wyoming whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The river winds through the Bighorn Mountains and you get great scenery. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time,
    so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wonderful Wyoming scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this
general area you won't find many other paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190 section is one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
Powder River - Middle Fork is generally a relatively dried up spot; during
 
May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. All through the summertime at Powder River - Middle Fork temperatures are usually in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Powder River - Middle Fork are in the-10's.
Good hiking is available along the Cash Trail.

Powder River - Middle Fork, Forest Service Road bridge Close to county line to Highway 190 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.57619
Longitude: -107.14161

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.65119
Longitude: -106.84671

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Current weather conditions at Powder River - Middle Fork, Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming
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Local climate location: TENSLEEP 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Powder River - Middle Fork.
 Whitewater Near Powder River - Middle Fork:
Powder River - North Fork, Johnson County , 17 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Hazelton Road to Mayoworth Road)
 Ski Areas Near Powder River - Middle Fork:
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming , 32 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 66 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 127 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 157 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 158 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 180 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 194 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Powder River - Middle Fork:
Holiday Inn CASPER EAST - MCMURRY BUS PK, Casper , 41 miles away
Rodeway Inn Buffalo, Buffalo , 42 miles away
Wyo Motel, Buffalo , 43 miles away
Best Western Crossroads Inn, Buffalo , 43 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Buffalo, Buffalo , 43 miles away
 Trails Near Powder River - Middle Fork:
Cash Trail, Johnson County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Powder River - Middle Fork

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