more stats
3.3 miles
Distance
1,268 ft
Climb
-1,155 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
112 ft
Altitude change
10,181 ft
Altitude min
10,181 ft
Altitude start
10,295 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-71.7%
Grade max
63.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
853 ft
Distance flat

Texas Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wind River Range
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1762 in Hiking [+]
    • #14753 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #21 in Hiking · Wyoming [+]
    • #117 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is the most common route to climb out of the Cirque of the Towers and to get over Texas Pass. There are multiple scramble options up the south side depending on snow, but this is the most common route. The north side has a more clear route down.

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Alpine
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Cirque of the Towers Loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Texas Pass located?
      Texas Pass is located in Wind River Range, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Wind River Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.77873, -109.21799.
      ▼ How hard is Texas Pass?
      Texas Pass is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Texas Pass?
      Texas Pass has 1,268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,181 ft to 11,419 ft.
      ▼ Is Texas Pass a point to point trail?
      Texas Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Texas Pass?
      Texas Pass is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Texas Pass?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Texas Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Texas Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 32 minutes to hike Texas Pass. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Texas Pass?
      Texas Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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