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   The Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead stretch of Tongue River in Sheridan County is 2.34 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V+ section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wyoming you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Sheridan County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. The nearby hotels     are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Tongue River. The starting point is not too far from Sheridan, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Around Tongue River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Needles Eye is an attention-grabbing place to pop by while at Tongue River, and a perfect site nearby is Tongue Canyon. Going for a hike along the Wolf Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this   region, and Antelope Butte is a very popular ski area close at hand. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. At Tongue River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Tongue River temperatures descend to the 0's. 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 Paddler input for Tongue River, Wyoming: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tongue River, Wyoming 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 ... Best Western Sheridan Center, Sheridan 25 miles away This full service Wyoming hotel is perfect for outdoor or winter sports enthusiasts and traveling families. When visiting what has been voted the '#1 Western Town,' travelers know to stay at the Best...   All Wyoming Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wyoming. Books about whitewater paddling on Tongue River, Wyoming List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tongue River, Wyoming. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wyoming Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Sheridan, Wyoming Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sheridan, Wyoming, the metro area neareast to Tongue River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Ski, Wyoming , 34 miles away, 800 vertical feet Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 140 miles away, 2400 vertical feet Snowy Range, Wyoming , 189 miles away, 990 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tongue River: The Passage Resort at Big Horn, Dayton , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Sheridan, Sheridan , 25 miles away Best Western Sheridan Center, Sheridan , 25 miles away Alamo Motel Sheridan, Sheridan , 25 miles away Best Value 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