
Trip
Backpack – BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop
activity follows route and place, with exception of meeting place
- Tue, Sep 3, 2024 — Sat, Sep 7, 2024
- Western Slope
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 36.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 7,100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,611 ft
- Pace: moderate
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
1pm on Tuesday Sept 3 meet at convenience store (Farson WY, se corner of intersection of US 191 and WY 28-this is 5 1/2hr-385mi drive from Golden co). Caravan from there to Big Sandy trailhead-approx 1hr from meeting place to trailhead. Detailed directions to trailhead to be sent 2 weeks prior to start of trip.
will look at weather report week prior to start of trip--can be colder conditions in the Wind River mountains at this time of year.
BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop
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Trails Illustrated 727 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 essentials, bring own food, shelter, stove and cooking utensils. Ursack or bear cannister for food protection/bear country.