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Snowy Range

Wyoming

Elevation Range

9,000 ft - 12,013 ft

Notable Peaks

5

Coordinates

41.3781, -106.2732

About Snowy Range

The Snowy Range is a rugged mountain range located in southeast Wyoming, part of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The range features jagged granite peaks, alpine lakes, and vast subalpine forests. Glaciated valleys and cirques dominate the landscape, formed during the last ice age. Elevations range from around 9,000 feet in the valleys to over 12,000 feet at the highest summits, creating a diverse array of habitats and ecosystems.

Notable Peaks

Medicine Bow Peak

12,013 ft

Sugarloaf Mountain

11,972 ft

Snowy Mountain

11,573 ft

Elk Mountain

11,156 ft

Browns Peak

11,489 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
fishing
wildlife viewing
cross-country skiing
snowshoeing

Best Seasons

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Laramie, WY
Saratoga, WY
Centennial, WY

Location

Wyoming

41.3781, -106.2732

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Data Source

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

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