Mitchell Peak

Mitchell Peak is a 12,487-foot mountain in Wyoming’s southern Wind River Range, standing on the south side of the Cirque of the Towers along the Continental Divide near Dog Tooth Peak. Named for forester and climber Finis Mitchell, it received the uncommon distinction of being named by the U.S. Congress during his lifetime, linking the summit to the modern history of exploration and recreation in the range. The peak rises in a dramatic alpine setting of steep granite walls and exposed terrain valued by climbers and backpackers, but the surrounding country also brings serious hazards, including bears, harsh weather, snow, wildfire, cold, and deadly falls or rockfall.

Wyoming · United States