Elk Mountain, Mountain summit in Carbon County, Wyoming
Elk Mountain rises to an elevation of 11,162 feet in the northern section of the Medicine Bow Mountains, standing as a central landmark visible from Interstate 80.
The mountain received its name from Sioux Chief Standing Elk and serves as a geographical marker in eastern-central Wyoming since the early territorial period.
The mountain became the center of legal attention in 2022 when four hunters faced federal lawsuits regarding public land access through corner-crossing methods.
Access to the summit requires a four-wheel drive vehicle through unpaved roads, with an elevation gain of 1,094 meters over 13 kilometers of steep terrain.
A radio station, KBDY, operates from the mountain summit, achieving broad coverage with just 630 watts of power due to the elevated broadcasting position.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 41.63330,-106.52641
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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