Seneca Lake
A hydration vest with a few snacks stuffed inside is my preferred pack weight. But in the Wind River Range, it is usually six miles of forested trail before you get into the mountain range.[….}
Category: Wind River Range
Wind River Peak (Fail)
The Wind River Peak stands at 13,192’ and is the highest peak in the southern Wind River Range. My plan to summit the peak sounded simple enough. Leave at sunrise to make the 2 ½ hour drive to the Worthen Meadow Reservoir trailhead. Then take the balance of the day hiking up to the Deep […]
Sacred Rim Trail
The Sacred Rim Trail may be the highest – scenic views reward to hike effort in the Wind River Range.[….]
Big Sandy and North Lake
The plan for Big Sandy was simple. Fastpack as far as possible on some real mountain trails with real mountain scenery, while leaving enough time for a sunset beer on the balcony of my luxury cabin.[…]
The Green River Lakes
The Green River Lakes are the northern gateway of the Wind River Range. The lakes are the source of water for the Green River which is a main tributary of the Colorado. The lakes are at an elevation of a little more than 8,000’ and are located about 50 miles north of Pinedale. The Lower […]