Fitzpatrick Wilderness

The Fitzpatrick Wilderness extends across 198,525 acres of mountainous terrain, featuring 44 active glaciers and more than 60 alpine lakes within Shoshone National Forest.

The area, initially known as Glacier Primitive Area, received its current designation in 1976, named after Tom Fitzpatrick, an early explorer and partner of Jim Bridger.

The eastern boundary connects with Wind River Indian Reservation, requiring visitors to obtain tribal permits for accessing adjacent hiking trails and exploring native lands.

The wilderness maintains numerous trails for hiking and horseback riding, with multiple entry points allowing different levels of backcountry exploration throughout the protected lands.

Gannett Peak, rising to 13,804 feet as Wyoming's highest point, presents a technical climbing challenge that typically requires four to six days to complete.

Location: Fremont County

Inception: October 19, 1976

Part of: Shoshone National Forest

GPS coordinates: 43.20000,-109.63300

Latest update: March 15, 2025 16:52