Wilkins Peak, Mountain summit in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, US
Wilkins Peak is a mountain summit in Sweetwater County located between Green River and Rock Springs. The peak reaches approximately 2300 meters in elevation and supports multiple towers for radio and television broadcasting throughout the region.
The peak formed during the Eocene epoch as part of the Green River Formation, which contains substantial deposits of oil shale and mineral salts. This geological foundation shaped the economic development of the surrounding area over millions of years.
The mountain supports local communication infrastructure, hosting FM radio stations KYCS, KFRZ, and KTME, along with television translators serving the regional population.
The mountain is accessible by a network of trails that offer different routes and difficulty levels for visitors. Information about trail conditions and the best times to visit can be found at the visitor center in Green River.
In 2003, an unusual incident occurred when a delivery vehicle collided with broadcasting equipment on the peak, interrupting local radio service to the region. This accident highlighted how vital the tower infrastructure is for communications in the area.
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