Mitchell Peak (Wyoming)
| Mitchell Peak | |
|---|---|
Northwest aspect, from Lonesome Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,487 ft (3,806 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°46′06″N 109°11′54″W / 42.76833°N 109.19833°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Fremont and Sublette Counties, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wind River Range |
| Topo map | USGS Lizard Head Peak |
Mitchell 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.