Split Mountain () is located in the
Wind River Range
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in the
U.S. state
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of
Wyoming
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.
Split Mountain is the 22nd highest peak in Wyoming.
Split Mountain is in the
Bridger Wilderness of
Bridger-Teton National Forest and is about northwest of
Twin Peaks
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and southeast of
Mount Whitecap.
Mammoth Glacier is on the northeast slopes of the peak while the smaller
Baby Glacier flows down from a spur to the northwest.
Hazards
Encountering bears is a concern in the Wind River Range.wildfire
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s, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.accidental death
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s, due to falls from steep cliffs (a misstep could be fatal in this class 4/5 terrain) and due to falling rocks, over the years, including 1993,
References
Mountains of Wyoming
Mountains of Sublette County, Wyoming
Bridger–Teton National Forest
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