Wouldn't say I've "explored" them but the Green River Lakes area is stunning, as is Cirque of the Towers.

Dec 23, 2024
4:04:09pm

SingleStrapBackpack All-American

I've heard Titcomb Basin is great, too, but haven't been there yet. I really don't think you can go wrong up there. The range is massive so it wouldn't be hard to get up in there and not see many people if you go off the beaten path a bit.

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Anyone explored the Wind River range before? If so, any memorable areas you visited?

RSL This is my dupe account

3:58pm

Wouldn't say I've "explored" them but the Green River Lakes area is stunning, as is Cirque of the Towers.

SingleStrapBackpack

4:04pm

Agreed. Cirque is awesome. Just don't do the full loop in two days like we did

AF'er

4:37pm

I've only done CotT as an out n' back day trail run from Big Sandy Gap. Would love to backpack up in that stuff for a

SingleStrapBackpack

4:41pm

Ya, we did the full loop clockwise in two days. I am too old for that crap.

AF'er

5:08pm

hopefully the rain at least knocked down the skeeters 🙂

SingleStrapBackpack

5:14pm

I’ve done that a bit. Very primitive and long hikes to get anywhere

OU Cougar

4:08pm

Did a 50 miler through the Wind Rivers years ago. Can’t remember all details but…

Tokolosh

4:19pm

Cirque of the Towers is spectacular. Camped two nights, but could do it in one.

Orpington

4:28pm

We did a backpacking trip up to Seneca Lake. It was spectacular. Lakes everywher

Hobo

4:32pm

I’ve hiked in and camped before but I can’t remember where we started because I

Superkid

4:39pm

RE: Anyone explored the Wind River range before? If so, any memorable areas you

richb

4:40pm

There was a CBer this past summer or maybe summer '23 that did an epic backpack trip with his 2 boys and posted lots of

SingleStrapBackpack

4:46pm

Haven’t ever done anything there that I’ve regretted.

drdrcoug

4:48pm

Jackass Pass. Never want to do that again.

Ragnar Danneskjold

4:50pm

Got caught in a snow and lightning storm on Jackass this fall. Fun.

drdrcoug

4:51pm

That's the pass between Big Sandy Lake and CotT, right?

SingleStrapBackpack

4:52pm

Yes

Rise Against

6:00pm

Dad's Lake off of Big Sandy trailhead as I recall. Easy hike and beautiful

MickShrimpton

5:02pm

The Wind River area is flat out amazing…

RMatthews

5:34pm

Cirque of the Towers and Titcomb/Indian Basins seem to get most of the attention. I also really like the stretch between

BackPacker

6:34pm

As stated, Cirque of the Towers is a must. The Wind River High Route is one I've got on my bucket list.

TheLoneCougar

10:27pm

Try to go the last half of August. Bugs are terrible before then.

Zedhead

10:29pm

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