Pinedale Wyoming, WY - Welcome!

As the gateway to the Bridger Wilderness and the Wind River Mountains, Pinedale Wyoming and its surroundings are a must see during your vacation to the region.

Overview
Pinedale is a small town with a big heart. Due to its location so close to the Bridger Wilderness and the Wind River Mountains, many outdoor enthusiasts make Pinedale their jumping off point for outdoor adventures.

The “main street” of Pinedale WY is US Route 191, which connects Jackson Hole to Rock Springs. Many of the commercial businesses are found along this corridor. A small body of water, Pine Creek, also flows through the middle of town.

Location
Pinedale can be found in western Wyoming, on the western edge of the Wind River Mountains. Jackson Hole is approximately 78 miles to the north and Rock Springs is approximately 100 miles to the south of Pinedale.

Services/Amenities
Pinedale has a population of roughly 1500 residents. The town and surrounding area have several lodging establishments, places to eat and some downtown shopping opportunities.

This little town has a medical clinic, county library, two weekly newspapers, a retirement center, a senior citizen's center, a recycling center, and two town parks.

Recreational facilities include a new recreation center, 9-hole golf course, indoor public pool, public ice-skating rink, skateboard park, tennis courts, downhill and cross-country ski facilities and paved walking paths.

Activities
Pinedale, Wyoming is also known as Mountain Man Country. There are several great ways to get to know this area:

• camping
• cross-country skiing
• back packing
• fishing
• hiking
• horseback riding
• hunting
• photography
• snowmobiling
• snowshoeing
• skiing
• wildlife viewing

Attractions
For a small town, there is a lot to see. Local attractions include

• 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.
• Pinedale Aquatic Center – leisure pool with water slide and current channel, competition lap pool, racquet ball courts, climbing wall, walking track, fitness equipment & child care – next to 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
• Wyoming Range – incredible wildflowers and uncrowded trails

Getting Here
Jackson Hole can be found about 1 ¼ hours to the north (78 miles). Simply follow US Route 191 to the junction of 191/187. Continue on north on US Route 187.

Along the way, you will be taken by the vast openness of this part of Wyoming. Working ranches and guest ranches dot the landscape. During the summer, it is possible to see herds of cattle grazing in the warm Wyoming sun. In the winter, keep an eye out for herds of deer, elk and antelope.