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.
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