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Mountain Range
moderate

Prairie Dog Hills

Wyoming

Elevation Range

8,500 ft - 9,750 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

44.9948, -105.2768

About Prairie Dog Hills

The Prairie Dog Hills are a small, isolated mountain range located in western Wyoming. This compact range rises abruptly from the surrounding high plains, with rugged, rocky peaks and steep, forested slopes. The terrain is characterized by granite and limestone formations, carved by glaciers and weathered by the elements over millennia. Despite its modest size, the Prairie Dog Hills offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities amidst a scenic, wild landscape.

Notable Peaks

Bald Mountain

9,750 ft

Elk Mountain

9,620 ft

Cabin Mountain

9,480 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
rock climbing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Lander, WY
Dubois, WY

Location

Wyoming

44.9948, -105.2768

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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