Stream crossings can be hazardous until the snow has melted. A highlight is the Parting of the Waters, where a single creek divides into branches running into both the Atlantic and the Pacific. Gros Ventre Segment. This is the location of historic Union Pass and the nearby Triple Divide, where waters of the Mississippi, Columbia, and Colorado basins meet. Some of the trails require maintenance.
Stream crossings are a concern in early season.
The popular Wind River Mountains, with rugged alpine scenery and excellent trails. Crowded in midsummer, but worth it for the above-timberline experience of mountains and lakes. Sweetwater River Segment. Sweetwater River Segment. Look for antelope.