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Cloud Peak Wilderness — Wyoming, USA

Cloud Peak Wilderness

Bighorn Range granite cirques and 250 glacial lakes east of the plains — quiet, remote, and often overlooked.

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Region
Wyoming, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
Best season
July – September
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Climbing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
  • Best season: July – September
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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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.

Region
United States
Biome
Alpine granite (2,700–4,015 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01