Gros Ventre Wilderness
Gros Ventre Wilderness is a remote basin and ridge traverse in northwestern Wyoming, offering punishing hikes, high alpine lakes and dramatic river canyons.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
| District | Gros Ventre Wilderness |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.5907 |
| Longitude | -110.3708 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMENestled in the northwestern reaches of the Wind River Range, Gros Ventre Wilderness is a high-elevation landscape characterized by rugged valleys, sharp ridges, and a network of teeming streams and lakes. The core area is centered on the Gros Ventre River, which cuts a wide, forested valley and connects to larger routes leading toward the Tetons and Wind River Basin. Expect steep climbs, alpine crossings and long approaches to reach the most remote corners; overnight access is often via trailheads on the eastern slopes or via backcountry permits. Key features include Papoose Lake, the Serpent Creek drainage, and high saddle routes such as the Red Mountain Pass area. While less visited than nearby national parks, the Gros Ventre Wilderness rewards careful planning with deep solitude, big-mountain views and a sense of classic western backcountry—ideal for multi-day hikes, trail-running remotes and mountaineering trips.
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