Wind River
Wind River is a broad, glacier-carved valley in central Wyoming that slices from Yellowstone National Park into Fremont County. Renowned for wild trout fishing, rugged backcountry, and as a route crossing between the Absaroka and Wind River ranges, it offers dramatic landscapes for multi-day hikes, rafting, and winter snow recreation.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.07 |
| Longitude | -108.2 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEWind River is a high, alpine corridor that flows roughly west-to-east across central Wyoming. Starting near the Yellowstone boundary, the valley runs through Wind River Canyon, and continues into Fremont County, ultimately converging with the Bighorn River. The surrounding landscape includes glacial peaks, aspen and fir forests, and broad sage flats. Key access points include Dubois to the north and Pinedale to the south, while the valley itself serves as a historic trading route and modern corridor for highway and rail travel. Visitors come for fly fishing for cutthroat and grayling, backcountry camping and trekking, high-country trailheads into the Wind River Range, and sometimes winter cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. Expect variable weather, high elevation, and a mix of forested and open terrain; routes range from large-scale cross-country travel to guided river trips. Nearby landmarks include Dubois (gateway town), Yellowstone’s northern entrances, and the Absaroka and Wind River ranges with their iconic peaks and alpine lakes.
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