Mitchell Peak (Wyoming)

Mitchell Peak
Mitchell Peak Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Highest point
Elevation	12,482 ft (3,805 m) [1]
Coordinates	42°46′06″N 109°11′54″W / 42.76833°N 109.19833°W / 42.76833; -109.19833Coordinates: 42°46′06″N 109°11′54″W / 42.76833°N 109.19833°W / 42.76833; -109.19833 [2]
Geography
Location	Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range	Wind River Range
Topo map	USGS Lizard Head Peak

Mitchell Peak (12,482 feet (3,805 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.^[3] 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.

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