Sylvan Pass, Mountain pass in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Sylvan Pass stands as a low point between Hoyt Peak and Top Notch Peak in the Absaroka Range at an elevation of 2,598 meters.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers, under Captain Hiram Chittenden's direction, constructed the first road through Sylvan Pass in 1914.
Native American tribes used the lands around Sylvan Pass as traditional hunting and gathering grounds before the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.
The pass experiences heavy winter snowfall exceeding 390 centimeters annually, requiring specialized vehicles like snowmobiles and snow coaches for winter access.
The maintenance costs for winter access through Sylvan Pass reached 200,000 dollars in 2007-2008, including extensive avalanche control measures.
Location: Wyoming
Elevation above the sea: 2,598 m
GPS coordinates: 44.46500,-110.12800
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:03
Wyoming features geological sites with thermal springs, canyons, and rock formations. The state preserves important historical locations including forts, rock art, and dinosaur tracks. The landscape includes waterfalls, mountains, and forests. Nature parks and trails allow exploration of these areas.
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