Togwotee Pass
No matter what season, the enjoyable and scenic drive north from Jackson to Togwotee Pass is nothing short of amazing. The drive, which is approximately 65 miles, follows U.S. Hwy. 26/28/191 past the jagged spires of Grand Teton National Park and its northern entrance at Moran. From here, your travels head east on U.S. Hwy 26/287, which gradually ascends to the summit of the pass. Dubois, Wyoming, which is nestled on the eastern side of the pass, is home to some of the best trout fishing along the Wind River and hundreds of miles of Forest Service hiking trails. more info
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Turpin Meadow Ranch near Togwotee Pass
You will delight in the many amenities & activities in the privacy of the ranch setting. Lodging, dining, tour options and proximity to the Parks.
(800) 743-2496
The 9,658-foot pass is named for a subchief under Chief Washakie. Togwotee was one of the last independent Sheepeater Indians-a branch of the Shoshones-and the individual who led a U.S. government exploratory expedition over this pass in 1873.
Snow lies along the roadside until early July; notice the high posts along the road used by snowplows. Being one of the more scenic drives in the area, the crest of Togwotee Pass emerges into grass-, willow- and flower-bedecked meadows with Blackrock Creek winding through. Whitebark pine and Engelmann spruce trees cover the nearby slopes.
Dropping down the eastern side of the pass towards Dubois, the scenery changes quite a bit to miles of sagebrush and grassland that seem to control the heartland of Wyoming. Dominating the view along U.S. Hwy. 26/287 for a number of miles are the castlelike Pinnacle Buttes. Approximately 23 miles west of Dubois is the turnoff to Brooks Lake at 9,100-feet. After surviving the five mile gravel road, youll come to a clear creek. The Forest Services excellent Pinnacles and Brooks Lake campgrounds are along the lakeshore and are in operation from mid-June to mid-Sept.
Back on the main highway, stop at Falls Campground where you can catch views of impressive Brooks Creek Falls along the short trail that starts from the parking lot. If your feeling like more of a hike, continue to Wind River Lake where you can enjoy a picnic in the sun and some fishing.
A variety of mountain lodges and dude ranches exist approximately 16 miles west of Dubois which include cabins and other rustic buildings. Most of the establishments have a three-night minimum stay and offer guided trips in the summer. In the winter, these cabins are used as a base for skiers, snowmobilers, hunters and dog mushers.
When theres snow on the ground, Togwotee Pass is used by backcountry skiers, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Dogsledding is also very popular in the area.
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