Henderson Peak

Henderson Peak is a mountain summit in the Wind River Range rising to about 3,724 feet (1,135 meters) above sea level. Steep slopes and dense forests characterize the terrain throughout this section of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

The Wind River Range where this peak stands served for generations as a hunting and gathering territory for regional Native American tribes. The eastern Shoshone and Arapaho peoples held particular connections to these mountain lands.

Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to Henderson Peak, maintaining trail markers and documenting seasonal conditions for fellow climbers.

Visitors should check current weather forecasts and carry topographic maps as conditions at the summit change rapidly throughout the year. The season you visit significantly affects both trail accessibility and the equipment you need for the climb.

The summit offers views spanning multiple elevation zones of alpine vegetation, from coniferous forests to high-altitude meadows. This variety in a relatively small space shows how elevation and terrain shape the natural landscape in surprising ways.