Cathedral Peak, Mountain summit in Fremont County, Wyoming

Cathedral Peak is a 12,326-foot (3,757 m) mountain in the southern Wind River Range, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) southwest of Mount Chauvenet in the Popo Agie Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming. Its upper sections have steep granite faces and exposed ridgelines.

Cathedral Peak lies in the Popo Agie Wilderness of Shoshone National Forest, 1.5 miles southwest of Mount Chauvenet. The sources record no naming history for the peak; its name appears on maps, but no documented survey or official naming event is cited. Climbers have faced fatal falls from the steep class 4/5 terrain, with incidents noted in 1993, 2007, 2015 and 2018.

Local Native American tribes considered the Wind River Range, including Cathedral Peak, as essential territories for seasonal hunting and gathering activities.

Reaching the summit requires advanced climbing skills and specialized equipment for safe passage. The optimal climbing season runs from July through September when conditions are most favorable.

The summit stands out prominently with over 570 feet (170 m) of elevation prominence above surrounding terrain, creating a distinctive profile in the landscape. Mount Chauvenet lies nearby, forming an interesting neighbor for those making the climb.