Cirque of the Towers
A granite amphitheater deep in the Wind Rivers — Lonesome Lake ringed by 14 peaks.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Wyoming, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sub-alpine granite (3,000–3,700 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sub-alpine granite (3,000–3,700 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A granite amphitheater deep in the Wind Rivers — Lonesome Lake ringed by 14 peaks.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sub-alpine granite (3,000–3,700 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sub-alpine granite (3,000–3,700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Cirque of the Towers trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cirque of the Towers
- 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.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
