Wyoming whitewater - Tongue River, Sheridan County

Sheridan county, Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     2.34 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wyoming is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section of Tongue River is 2.34 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Sheridan, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one
    stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. The Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead stretch is the only paddling stretch along Tongue River. The beautiful scenery of Sheridan County and the cool fresh
water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 80's at Tongue River. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Tongue River during the winter usually sink into the 0's. You simply ought to take a look at Needles Eye while you're here at Tongue River, and scenic scenery and delightful skiing
 
is what you acquire at Antelope Butte.
It is very arid here at Tongue River mostly; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February. A great place to explore in the neighborhood of Tongue River is Tongue Canyon, and do take a hike on the Wolf Creek Trail. This river is so great.

Tongue River, Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 2.34 miles
Average Gradient: 265 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8237
Longitude: -107.3791

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8781
Longitude: -107.26091

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Current weather conditions at Tongue River, Wyoming
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Local climate location: WYOLA 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Passage Resort at Big Horn, Dayton
16 miles away
The Passage Resort is nestled atop the Bighorn Mountains National Forest on Hwy 14. Only 100 miles East of historic Cody, and 50 West of Sheridan, our guests have access to over 190,000 acres of back...

Super 8 Motel - Sheridan, Sheridan
25 miles away
The Super 8 Motel of Sheridan welcomes you to Sheridan, Wyoming gateway to Yellowstone, and Grand Teton Nation Parks. The Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-90 at exit 20. We are minuets away ...

Rodeway Inn & Suites Sheridan, Sheridan
25 miles away
The Rodeway Inn and Suites Sheridan is just a mile from historic downtown Sheridan. The Sheridan County Airport is 3 miles from the hotel. The Bradford Brinton Memorial and the world reknown polo fiel...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tongue River.
 Whitewater Near Tongue River:
Shell Creek, Big Horn County , 26 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary)
Paintrock Creek, -blank- County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (North Fork to Valley floor)
 Ski Areas Near Tongue River:
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 1 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Big Horn, Wyoming , 34 miles away, 800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tongue River:
The Passage Resort at Big Horn, Dayton , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Sheridan, Sheridan , 25 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Sheridan, Sheridan , 25 miles away
Best Western Sheridan Center, Sheridan , 25 miles away
Hampton Inn Sheridan, Sheridan , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tongue River:
Tongue Canyon Campground, Sheridan County, 1 miles away
Tongue River Campground, Sheridan County, 1 miles away
Foothills Motel and Campground, Dayton, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Tongue River:
Wolf Creek Trail, Sheridan County , 6 miles away
Roosevelt Trail, Sheridan County , 7 miles away
Game Creek Trail, Sheridan County , 12 miles away
Tepee Trail, Sheridan County , 16 miles away
Bear Gulch Trail, Sheridan County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Tongue River:
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency - MT , 41 miles away
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Smith - MT , 41 miles away
 Lakes Near Tongue River

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