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	North America highest peaks 114th US highest major peaks 95th
Coordinates	42°42′31″N 109°07′41″W / 42.70861°N 109.12806°WCoordinates: 42°42′31″N 109°07′41″W / 42.70861°N 109.12806°W [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

• 4000 meter peaks of North America
• Central Rocky Mountains

References

1. "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. Temple Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved October 5, 2014.

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