Wind River Range
Wind River Range is a dramatic alpine landscape of high peaks, glacial valleys, and clear lakes in western Wyoming. Known for summit routes like the Daughter and Gannett Peaks, it's a destination for long-distance hikes, technical climbs, and mountain camping.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Mountain West |
| Subregion | Western United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont County |
| District | Wind River Range |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 43.2 |
| Longitude | -109.5 |
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9:32 PM LOCAL TIMEWind River Range is a sculptural corridor of high alpine peaks, glacial valleys, and crystalline lakes tucked into western Wyoming. The range extends roughly from Sunrise Mountain in the north to Boulder Peak in the south, with prominent summits like Gannett Peak (13,804 ft / 4,209 m) standing as the state high point and massive toe glaciers feeding the Togwotee and Popo Agie rivers. Visitors come for multi-day backpacking over routes such as the Lander Cutoff and Continental Divide Trail, as well as via the high passes of the Cirque of the Towers and Photo pass. The range is also a magnet for technical climbing, from mountain routes on Daughter Peak and Temple Basin to ice and aid climbs on its perennial glaciers. Outside of the peaks, you'll find solitary lakes, granite basins, and routes less traveled—perfect for backcountry camping, day hikes, and alpine scrambling. Nearby towns like Dubois, Bitner, and Lander provide services, while trailheads at Sinks Canyon, Elk Fork, and Warm Springs give access to the range's core corridors.
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