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07/24/06
03:58 PM |
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Sheep Creek to Lynx Creek Info
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| Put In: |
Sheep Creek Campground |
| Take Out: |
Lynx Creek Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
29 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
22 miles |
| Good Level: |
600 to 2,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Relatively mild stretch of river with a consistent gradient flowing through beautiful forested canyon. |
| Hazards: |
log hazards |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
National Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Several campgrounds in the area and along USFS road 138. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (WY), 500 miles Northwest of Cheyenne |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From the south side of Palisades Reservoir, head east on US 89 to USFS Road 138 and follow the Greys upriver some 32 miles to Sheep Creek. The road provides several alternate access and scouting points.
Take-out: Located back down USFS Road 138 some 22 miles to Lynx Creek Campground (or 12 miles from the US 89/USFS Road 138 junction).
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