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BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop

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BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop

Fairly challenging trip in the Wind River Range best suited for experienced backpackers. We will climb over two panoramic passes, cross the spectacular Lizard Head Plateau and visit the amazing Cirque of the Towers. Total distance is 36 miles and 7,100 ft elevation gain.

Contacts

Louise Campbell-Blair
Louise Campbell-Blair
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jul 31, 2025 — Mon, Aug 4, 2025
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 36.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,100 ft

This trip is 'Register with Leader'. You can send me an email as soon as you know you are seriously interested and I will respond with some qualifying questions. 

We will follow the itinerary shown in the Route and Place assuming the permit is approved. Note this trip will be exploratory for the Trip Leader so participants are encouraged to show off their GAIA skills and join in the route finding.

The trip will be most suitable for experienced backpackers. Expect to hike together as a group. We will have a pre-trip zoom call to discuss details nearer the time.

Details will be provided to trip participants nearer the time but plan on meeting at the Big Sandy Trailhead in the afternoon on July 31. It's about 7 hr drive from Denver with a small trailhead so car pooling is be encouraged.

Route/Place

BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials, food for 5 days, mosquito nets, and other things we will discuss in a pre-trip zoom call.

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