Bastion Peak

This article is about the mountain in Wyoming. For the mountain in Canada, see Bastion Peak (Canada).
Bastion Peak
Bastion Peak

Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 13,500 ft (4,100 m) [1]
Prominence 734 ft (224 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°12′22″N 109°39′54″W / 43.20611°N 109.66500°W / 43.20611; -109.66500Coordinates: 43°12′22″N 109°39′54″W / 43.20611°N 109.66500°W / 43.20611; -109.66500 [2]
Geography
Location Fremont / Sublette counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Gannett Peak

Bastion Peak 13,500 ft (4,100 m) is located in the Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] The peak is the ninth highest in the range and the tenth highest in Wyoming.[4][5] The summit is located on the Continental Divide and the eastern slopes of the mountain are covered by a section of Gannett Glacier, the largest glacier in the American Rocky Mountains. An arête to the northeast leads to Bastion Peak-Northeast Peak, which at 13,476 ft (4,107 m), is also one of the highest points in Wyoming.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bastion Peak, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Bastion Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  3. ↑ Gannett Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Wind River Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Wyoming 13,000-foot Peaks". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.


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