Gannett Peak
Gannett Peak is the highest mountain peak in the U.S.
A mountain, 25 mi northeast of Pinedale
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 0°, with about 76" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Pinedale, 25 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Jul
July is the mild month, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Pinedale. Green months are the mild ones.
Gannett Peak
Gannett Peak is the highest mountain peak in the U.S. state of Wyoming at 13,810 ft (4,210 m). It lies in the Wind River Range within the Bridger Wilderness of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Straddling the Continental Divide along the boundary between Fremont and Sublette counties, it has the second greatest topographic prominence in the state (7,076 ft; 2,157 m) after Cloud Peak (7,077 ft; 2,157 m), and is the highest ground for 290.36 mi (467.29 km) in any direction.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 13,802 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 41K a year
Where to stay near Gannett Peak
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Pinedale (17) and Dubois (14).
Pinedale
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,997 people
25 mi southwest of Gannett Peak
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Gannett Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinedale | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 17 8 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,997 | $319K |
| Dubois | 25 mi north | 40 min | 14 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 984 | $304K |
| Boulder | 30 mi south | 45 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Gannett Peak
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw69 mi National ParkGrand Teton National Park3.8M visitors a year
65 mi Park & preserveParting of the Waters
56 mi National forestBridger–Teton National Forest
122 mi MuseumNational Museum of Military Vehicles59 mi Ski areaSnow King Mountain39 runs · 1,701 ft vertical67 mi Ski areaJackson Hole Mountain Resort138 runs · 4,089 ft vertical
59 mi Park & preserveNational Elk Refuge215 mi Ski areaWhite Pine Resort29 runs · 901 ft verticalPhoto credits
Grand Teton National Park: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo., Public domain · Parting of the Waters: Ericshawwhite, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bridger–Teton National Forest: Unknown, Public domain · National Museum of Military Vehicles: CraigNMMV, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Elk Refuge: Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Visiting Gannett Peak
What town is Gannett Peak near?
Pinedale, WY, about 25 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Gannett Peak?
July, with a high of 80°.
What is the closest airport to Gannett Peak?
Central Wyoming Regional (RIW), about 61 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 204 miles.
Where should I stay near Gannett Peak?
Pinedale (25 mi, 17 places to stay), Dubois (25 mi, 14 places to stay) and Boulder (30 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Pinedale
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.