Record SL-672466 · Wikidata Q16895262
Mitchell Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,796
m
12,454 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
42.7683° N,
109.1985° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMitchell Peak (12,487 feet (3,806 m)) is located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Mitchell Peak is on the southern side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area. Mitchell Peak sits along the Continental Divide, less than 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Dog Tooth Peak. The peak was named after Finis Mitchell a respected forester and mountain climber of the Wind River Range. In recognition of his many accomplishments, the U.S. Congress named the peak after Mitchell while he was still living.[1]
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Tooth Peak | 3,800 m | SE 126° | 1.2 km |
| War Bonnet Peak | 3,716 m | SW 239° | 1.6 km |
| Warrior Peaks | 3,744 m | W 252° | 2.1 km |
| Skunk Knob | 3,385 m | NW 320° | 2.2 km |
| Lizard Head Peak | 3,799 m | N 3° | 2.4 km |
| Big Sandy Mountain | 3,770 m | SE 141° | 2.5 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Finish | Scab Creek Buttress | 5a | 1.5 km |
| Dry Fly | Scab Creek Buttress | 5a | 1.5 km |
| Wyoming State Bird | Point 11440, East Buttress | 6b+ | 1.5 km |
| Pricker Buttress | Little Sandy Buttress (aka Point 11,427) | 5c | 1.5 km |
| Continental Drifters | South Continental Tower | 6c | 1.5 km |
| Aristeia | North Continental Tower | 5c | 1.5 km |
| Northwest Face/Beckey Route | Monolith Cirque | 5c | 1.6 km |
| Lady and the Tramps | Monolith Cirque | 6c | 1.6 km |
| Infinite Jest | Monolith Cirque | 6c+ | 1.6 km |
| Once Bitten | Monolith Cirque | 6b | 1.6 km |
| Discovery | Monolith Cirque | 7b+ | 1.6 km |
| Northeast Face, Left | Warbonnet Peak | 5b | 1.6 km |
| feather buttress | Warbonnet Peak | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Drop of a hat... | Warbonnet Peak | 6c+ | 1.6 km |
| The Plume: Broken Arrow, NE Face | Warbonnet Peak | 7a | 1.6 km |
| Col du Ane | Warbonnet Peak | 7a+ | 1.6 km |
| our route | Warbonnet Peak | 6b+ | 1.6 km |
| Black Elk | Warbonnet Peak | 6c | 1.6 km |
| Weather Or Not... | Warbonnet Peak | 6b | 1.6 km |
| Blue Bonnet | Warbonnet Peak | 6c+ | 1.6 km |
| Brown Cow | Warbonnet Peak | 6c+ | 1.6 km |
| Roof of Tears | Warbonnet Peak | 6b | 1.6 km |
| Golden Eagle Feathers | Warbonnet Peak | 7b+ | 1.6 km |
| Who's On First | Warbonnet Peak | 6c+ | 1.6 km |
| East Face, Center | Sundance Pinnacle | 5c | 2.0 km |