Record SL-672535 · Wikidata Q16898945
Pylon Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,743
m
12,280 ft
Prominence
778 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.7686° N,
109.2360° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPylon Peak (12,383 feet (3,774 m)) is located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Pylon Peak is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area, and is .70 mi (1.13 km) northwest of Warrior Peaks. Pylon Peak sits along the Continental Divide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Tower | 3,758 m | N 14° | 0.6 km |
| Block Tower | 3,723 m | N 356° | 0.7 km |
| Sharks Nose | 3,729 m | N 355° | 0.9 km |
| Overhanging Tower | 3,709 m | N 355° | 1.1 km |
| Warrior Peaks | 3,744 m | SE 123° | 1.3 km |
| Elizabeth Peak | 3,610 m | NW 314° | 1.3 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 Chimney | Block Tower | 4b | 743 m |
| North Face | Shark's Nose | 5b | 924 m |
| West Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 924 m |
| Direct Southwest Face | Shark's Nose | 5c | 924 m |
| Direct Northwest buttress | Shark's Nose | 5c | 924 m |
| NW Buttress | Shark's Nose | 4c | 924 m |
| South Tower Summit | Shark's Nose | 5c | 924 m |
| North East Ridge | Overhanging Tower | 3 | 1.0 km |
| Northwest Ridge/West Face | Overhanging Tower | 1+ | 1.0 km |
| The Candy Shop | Warrior 1 | 6b+ | 1.1 km |
| Warrior 1.1 | Warrior 1 | 6b | 1.1 km |
| Northeast Face of Warrior I | Warrior 1 | 5c | 1.1 km |
| North Face Center (Ecclesiastes) | Mitchell Peak | 5c | 1.1 km |
| North Face Left | Mitchell Peak | 5a | 1.1 km |
| Bollinger Peak, North East ridge | Bollinger Peak | 1- | 1.1 km |
| Bollinger West Face | Bollinger Peak | 5c | 1.1 km |
| East Ridge | Wolfs Head | 4c | 1.3 km |
| Green Dragon | Wolfs Head | 6c+ | 1.3 km |
| White Buffalo | Wolfs Head | 7c+ | 1.3 km |
| Red Cloud | Wolfs Head | 7b | 1.3 km |
| Brass Monkey | Wolfs Head | 7b+ | 1.3 km |
| South Face-Left | Wolfs Head | 5b | 1.3 km |
| Wind Walker Traverse | Wolfs Head | 5c | 1.3 km |
| South Face, Right | Wolfs Head | 6a | 1.3 km |
| Direct South Face | Wolfs Head | 6c | 1.3 km |