War Bonnet Peak, Mountain summit in Wind River Range, Wyoming, US
War Bonnet Peak rises to an elevation of 12,374 feet above sea level, featuring steep rock faces and a prominent position within the Cirque of the Towers.
The Wind River Range where War Bonnet Peak stands has been a central location for Native American tribes who established settlements in the surrounding valleys.
The mountain name derives from traditional Native American headdresses, reflecting the strong indigenous connection to the Wind River Range landscape.
Mountaineers reaching War Bonnet Peak require technical climbing equipment, proper altitude preparation, and careful weather monitoring due to rapid condition changes.
The peak maintains a prominence of 289 feet and serves as a critical marker along the Continental Divide, marking the separation of water flow directions.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 42.76106,-109.21513
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:54
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