Cloud Peak Wilderness
Bighorn Range granite cirques and 250 glacial lakes east of the plains — quiet, remote, and often overlooked.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Wyoming, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Bighorn Range granite cirques and 250 glacial lakes east of the plains — quiet, remote, and often overlooked.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Cloud Peak Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cloud Peak Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
