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

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Dec 23, 2024
4:32:58pm

Hobo All-American

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

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Hobo

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

RSL This is my dupe account

Dec 23, 3:58pm

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

SingleStrapBackpack

Dec 23, 4:04pm

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

AF'er

Dec 23, 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

Dec 23, 4:41pm

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

AF'er

Dec 23, 5:08pm

hopefully the rain at least knocked down the skeeters 🙂

SingleStrapBackpack

Dec 23, 5:14pm

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

OU Cougar

Dec 23, 4:08pm

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

Tokolosh

Dec 23, 4:19pm

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

Orpington

Dec 23, 4:28pm

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

Hobo

Dec 23, 4:32pm

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

Superkid

Dec 23, 4:39pm

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

richb

Dec 23, 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

Dec 23, 4:46pm

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

drdrcoug

Dec 23, 4:48pm

Jackass Pass. Never want to do that again.

Ragnar Danneskjold

Dec 23, 4:50pm

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

drdrcoug

Dec 23, 4:51pm

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

SingleStrapBackpack

Dec 23, 4:52pm

Yes

Dec 23, 6:00pm

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

MickShrimpton

Dec 23, 5:02pm

The Wind River area is flat out amazing…

RMatthews

Dec 23, 5:34pm

Crow Heart has some cool stuff.

Ssebo

Dec 23, 11:05pm

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

BackPacker

Dec 23, 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.

Dec 23, 10:27pm

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

Zedhead

Dec 23, 10:29pm

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