Posted in Wyoming
January 26, 2017
Everyone Needs To Visit The Highest Point In Wyoming As Soon As Possible
To get the best perspective possible, you need to reach a point where you can take everything in. You need to rise above the situation. That’s why everyone needs to visit the highest point in Wyoming as soon as possible because only the highest point will give you the most accurate perception of the state.
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Gannett Peak is located in the northern Wind River Mountain Range along the Continental Divide. It sits in a remote area in west-central Wyoming.
Gannett Peak's elevation reaches 13,809 feet. It's ranked as the 5th highest point in the country. The peak was named after an American geographer in 1906. The first ascent took place in 1922 by A. Tate and F. Stahlnaker.
The mountain covers two national forests. Mountain slopes extend from Bridger-Teton National Forest to Shoshone National Forest.
It usually takes 4 to 6 days round trip for hikers to climb Gannett Peak. It's considered by mountain climbers to be one of the most difficult highest point ascents in the country. A lot of mountain climbers camp in Titcomb Basin along the way.
Gannett is the longest roundtrip of any high point. The hike is around 40 miles roundtrip with a 9,000 foot vertical climb.
Pictured is the west face of Gannett Peak located in Bridger Wilderness in Bridger-Teton National Forest.
In this picture, you'll see Gannett Glacier which is located on the north side of Gannett Peak. At 896 acres, Gannett Glacier is the largest glacier in the Rocky Mountains.
Pockets of snow can be found year-round along the summit.
The view at the top is absolutely stunning. You'll see Wyoming like you've never seen it before.
To read about other mountains in the state, check out These 8 Epic Mountains In Wyoming Will Drop Your Jaw.
