Wind River Peak

Wind River Peak
Wind River Peak, as seen from near Chimney Rock on the ascent
Elevation	13,192 ft (4,021 m)[1]
Prominence	2,552 ft (778 m)[1]
Location
Location	Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Range	Wind River Range
Coordinates	42°42′30″N 109°7′42″W / 42.70833°N 109.12833°W / 42.70833; -109.12833Coordinates: 42°42′30″N 109°7′42″W / 42.70833°N 109.12833°W / 42.70833; -109.12833
Topo map	USGS Temple Peak
Climbing
First ascent	1873, Theodore Comstock, L. Hardy
Easiest route	Hike, scramble

Wind River Peak 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. 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.

See also

• 4000 meter peaks of North America
• Central Rocky Mountains
• Mountain peaks of North America
• Mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains
• Mountain peaks of the United States

References

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