Near Wind River Peak Trail
Looking over Jack Joe lake to stream going down face of rocks.
Near Wind River Peak Trail
Summit of Wind River Peak in April.
Near Wind River Peak Trail
Wind River Glacier seen at the summit.
Near Wind River Peak Trail
East Temple and Steeple Peak from the Black Joe drainage.
Near Wind River Peak Trail
Riding down Wind River Peak on bouncy snow.

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Hike Trail

Wind River Peak Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
7.5
mi
Distance
3,284
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.51mi
Distance
3,284ft
Elevation Gain
2,893ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
13,193ft
High Point
10,258ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is not an official trail, but a commonly used route over the summit of Wind River Peak. Expect difficult conditions and route finding, which will vary greatly by the seasons.

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Contributors
Paul S