Wind River Peak

Wind River Peak

Wind River Peak, as seen from near Chimney Rock on the ascent
Highest point
Elevation 13,197 ft (4,022 m) [1]
Prominence 2,552 ft (778 m) [1]
Listing
Coordinates 42°42′31″N 109°07′41″W / 42.70861°N 109.12806°W / 42.70861; -109.12806Coordinates: 42°42′31″N 109°07′41″W / 42.70861°N 109.12806°W / 42.70861; -109.12806 [2]
Geography
Wind River Peak

Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.

Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Temple Peak
Climbing
First ascent 1873, Theodore Comstock, L. Hardy
Easiest route Hike, scramble

Wind River Peak (13,197 feet (4,022 m)) is the highest point in the southern end of the Wind River Range that is located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The peak straddles the Continental Divide and is surrounded by National Forest lands.[3] The west slopes are in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, while the east side is in the Popo Agie Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest. In a cirque on the northeast slopes of the peak lies Wind River Glacier.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Wind River Peak, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Wind River Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  3. 1 2 Temple Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved October 5, 2014.


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