Bridger Wilderness
Bridger Wilderness in southern Wyoming offers rugged alpine terrain, glacial valley corridors, and high-elevation lakes. With trails spanning from short day hikes to multi-day backpacking routes, it’s a destination for seasonal access, wildlife viewing, and mountain solitude.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Rocky Mountains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park County |
| District | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.65 |
| Longitude | -109.95 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEBridger Wilderness is a protected landscape within the Bridger-Teton National Forest in south-central Wyoming. Encompassing approximately 482 square kilometers of high alpine valleys, cirque basins, east-facing glacial troughs, and ridgeline plateaus, it offers dramatic contrasts between tundra-like tundra, dense subalpine forests, and exposed rocky summits. Trails ascend from valley trailheads to passes and high lakes, crossing seasonal snowlines and serving a range of trip lengths and skill levels. Popular activities include day hiking, overnight backpacking, wildlife viewing (such as elk, moose, and bighorn sheep), and photography of the surrounding peaks and glaciers. Nearby landmarks are the Wind River Range to the west and the Teton Range to the north, and routes often connect into larger regional trail networks.
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