Pinedale Wyoming
Pinedale is your base camp for Adventure! As the Gateway to the Bridger Wilderness and the Wind River Mountains, Pinedale and its surroundings are a must see during your vacation to the region.
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Discover all that Sublette County has to offer: uncrowded scenery, wildlife & adventures year round.
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Population: Around 1,500
Elevation: 7,100 feet
Location: Western Wyoming, on the western flank of the Wind River Mountains
Area History:
Sublette County is historically the homeland of the Shoshoni and Sheepeater Indians. Gros Ventre, Bannock and Crow tribes also lived and hunted in this area for centuries. From 1820-1840 the area was the home of mountain men, fur trappers and traders. The county was named after one of them, William Sublette. The area was the center of the fur trade era with beaver hides highly valued. A rendezvous was held near the Green River and involved wagon trains from St. Louis meeting with the mountain men to trade supplies, traps, powder, food and whiskey for the trapper's hides. The era ended in 1840 when the beaver hat went out of fashion and the demand for pelts halted.
In the late 1850's, the Lander Cut-off of the Oregon Trail was built from South Pass through Sublette County. Emigrants passed through the area, but did not stay until the last quarter of the 1800's. In the1890's cattlemen began to wintered their stock in the area's protected valleys. Then they settled by the creeks and rivers themselves. Ranching has been the primary economic factor in the area until recently. Now oil and natural gas in the southern half of the county produce the largest share of the county's revenue. These fields were developed in the 1920's and experienced booms in the 1950's and 1980's. Tourism and recreation are also now becoming a major business in the county.
Transportation:
The closest commercial airports are in Jackson (77 miles), Rock Springs (100 miles) and Salt Lake City (250 miles). The nearest railroad is in Rock Springs.
The local general aviation airport is Pinedale Wenz Field, located approximately 6 miles south of Pinedale adjacent to US Hwy 191. The runway is 7100' x 100', asphalt surface, with NDB approach, AWOSIII-P/T weather station. Elevation is 7080'. This field is suitable for larger corporate jets. Services include fuel, line service, aircraft maintenance, repair & inspection, transient hangar space, crew car, flight instruction, 24-hour availability.
Local public transportation shuttle services are offered by the Senior Citizen Center with advanced arrangement. Shuttle services from Rock Springs and Jackson airports to Pinedale, and to specific area & mountain locations, are available from The Great Outdoor Transportation Company through the Great Outdoor Shop in Pinedale. The Pinedale Cab Company also provides local taxi service and shuttles. There are no local car rental services, or commercial bus line access, in Pinedale. Cars can be rented from Jackson Hole, Rock Springs and Salt Lake City.
How Far From:
Jackson Hole-78 miles north (about 1-1/4 hours)
Yellowstone National Park-130 miles north (about 2 hours)
Rock Springs-100 miles south (about 1-1/2 hours)
Salt Lake City-237 southwest (about 4 hours)
Local Attractions:
- Museum of the Mountain Man - Home of Jim Bridger's rifle, fur trade & Plains Indian exhibits
- Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course - 18 hole designed 9 hole course
- Indoor Ice Arena - Youth & adult ice hockey, recreational skating, archery range, concession stand, heated seating and pro shop.
- Public Indoor Swimming Pool & Hot Tub - At the high school
- Public Tennis Courts & Baseball Diamonds;
- Wind River Mountains & Bridger Wilderness - 15 of Wyoming's 16 highest peaks
- Gannett Peak - Wyoming's highest peak 13,804'
- Cirque of the Towers - Hard rock technical climber's mecca & spectacular scenery
- Fremont Lake & Skyline Drive - Wyoming's 2nd largest lake & beautiful view of the Wind River Mountains
- Bridger-Teton National Forest - Hundreds of miles of trails, streams, and forest land with public campgrounds and trailhead access
- Green River & Green River Lakes - Fantastic fishing & miles of hiking trails
- Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail - Goes through Pinedale
- Continental Divide Mountain Biking Trail - Goes through Pinedale
More Information:
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District, 307-367-4326
BLM-Pinedale Resource Area, 307-367-5300.
Wyoming Game & Fish Department, Pinedale District, 307-367-4352
Contact the Pinedale Area Chamber of Commerce for more information about local businesses and services: 307-367-2242
Pinedale, WY Weather
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Pinedale Schools
Official site for the Pinedale School District.
Sublette County Library
The Sublette County Library website.
Sublette County, Wyoming
Official site for Sublette County, Wyoming.
