Wind River Range

• Museum of the Mountain Man

  Gain historical context on the fur trade and indigenous history of the range before heading into the mountains.

• Fremont Lake

  Visit the shoreline of this deep glacial lake for a low-altitude warm-up walk at 7,400 feet.

Allow 20 minutes for local travel; mountain roads require caution

Use this time to ensure all bear-resistant food containers are properly sealed.

• Photographer’s Point

  Take a mandatory rest at this viewpoint for the first clear look at the jagged high peaks of the interior range.

• Island Lake

  Reach this alpine hub which serves as the primary gateway for deeper exploration into the granite basins.

Allow 1 hour for the winding road from Pinedale; conditions vary with frost heaves

Expect a 12-mile trek with significant elevation gain; adjust pace for thinning air.

• Titcomb Basin

  Walk among the chain of glacial lakes flanked by the massive walls of Fremont and Jackson Peaks.

• Mistake Lake

  Explore the upper reaches of the basin where the tundra meets permanent snowfields and glaciers.

Walking only; allow for a full day of backcountry travel

Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent; be prepared to descend from exposed ridges quickly.

• Seneca Lake

  Pass through the rocky pass and lake system on the return journey toward the forest canopy.

• Elkhart Park

  Return to the trailhead and reflect on the high-altitude wilderness experience.

Allow 1 hour return to Pinedale; check brakes for the steep descent

Downhill hiking can be strenuous on joints; allow for frequent breaks.