GREEN RIVER LAKES Squaretop Mountain Headwaters Green River Wind River Range Pinedale, Wyoming USA
GREEN RIVER LAKES Squaretop Mountain Headwaters of the Green River Wind River Range Pinedale, Wyoming USA
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GREEN RIVER
LAKES
Squaretop Mountain
Headwaters of the
Green River
Wind River Range
Pinedale,
Wyoming USA
The Green River Lakes
are nestled behind a
natural terminal-moraine
dam scoured out by glacial
action and surrounded
by the stark, cold, steep
topography of the
Wind River Range.
Mostly composed of granite
uplifts from deep within
the earth over
1 billion years ago,
these granite monoliths were
uplifted and carved by glaciers
500,000 years ago to form
circular valley cirques.
The Wind River Range is not
only one of the oldest mountain ranges
in North America, but has the
most extensive glacial network
in the lower 48 states.
Elevations range from 8,000 feet
at Green River Lakes to 13,804 feet
at Gannett Peak, the
tallest mountain in
he middle Rocky Mountains.
The Green River Lakes are
considered the headwaters
of the Green River;
the chief tributary
to the Colorado River.
The Green River runs 730 miles
through Wyoming, Utah, Colorado,
and eventually terminates
in northern Mexico.
The Green River Lakes are also
the starting point for many backpacking
trails including the northern entrance
to the frequently used Highline Trail,
which extends along most of the
Wind River Range and follows
the spine of the Continental
Divide south to Big Sandy Opening.
Directions:
Located in the Bridger Wilderness
of the Bridger-Teton National Forest,
the lakes are 52 miles north of
Pinedale and approximately 120 miles
southeast of the Tetons.
Traveling northwest from Pinedale,
take US Highway 191 north
for about six miles,
turn north (right) onto
State Highway 352 at the Cora turnoff.
Once past Cora, the last 23 miles
are a rough dirt road maintained
by the Forest Service.
During the summer, it is suitable for
most cars, but slow speeds are
necessary, so plan on a leisurely pace.
Credit U.S. Forest Service
CONTACT
U.S. Forest Service, Bridger-Teton
National Forest,
Pinedale Ranger District.
307-367-4326.
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