Wyoming is famous for its spectacular mountain passes. There are so many all over the Cowboy State, but none are more breathtaking and truly spectacular than Togwotee Pass. It’s a natural opening right between the Shoshone and Teton National Forests, in northwestern Wyoming. Togwotee Pass hooks up Moran Junction and Dubois, at an elevation of almost 10-thousand feet.
Togwotee Pass got its name in 1873. Captain William Jones, of the Army Corps of Engineers, was looking for a passageway into Yellowstone National Park. And when he came upon this remarkable opening, he named it after Togwotee, his Shoshone guide. It’s pronounced (TOE -guh-dee) and means “lance thrower” in Shoshone.
There’s a great deal of history and legend associated with Togwotee Pass. Centuries before the Army Corps of Engineers, the Blackfoot, the Crow, and Shoshone Indian hunting parties made their way through the pass. Legendary mountain men Jim Bridger and John Colter and trapper Kit Carson found Togwotee Pass useful in the early 1800s.
It wasn’t until 1898 when the first wagon road was built through Togwotee Pass. The first road built for automobile use came in 1922. And that’s when sightseers discovered the awesome beauty of Togwotee Pass.
There are so many spectacular sights in Wyoming. But if you want to experience one of the most breathtaking drives in the state, take a little trip through Togwotee Pass. Spring skiing conditions in mid-March near Togwotee Pass in Wyoming are great. Amazing terrain for backcountry skiing but it is very popular for snowmobiling as well.
Togwotee snowmobiling
Togwotee is known as a premier snowmobiling destination with around 2.5 million acres of off-trail riding opportunities and access to 600 miles of groomed trails right outside the front door. At 8600 ft above sea level, Togwotee is ideally situated on the western flank of the Continental Divide. Not only does Togwotee get an average of 600 inches of snow every year but also the conditions are ideal due to the light, fluffy and deep snow that covers the area.
Snowmobile the Continental Divide, consistently voted the #1 place to snowmobile in North America! 2.5 million acres of backcountry riding and 400 miles of groomed trail await for you to explore. This trip is great for trail riders or off-trail riders (additional fees apply for off-trail/powder snowmobile.
Togwotee Pass Resources
See Togwotee Pass – Togwotee Mountain Lodge Live Webcam …
-www.seejh.com/webcams/togwoteepass/togwotee-mountain-lodge
This web camera is located at Togwotee Mountain Lodge near Togwotee Pass looking out over the parking lot and the lodge. Cam By: Togwotee Lodge Ski Rentals Winter Scenic Tours Ski Resort Lodging Snowmobiling Lodge Grand Targhee Resort Winter Ecotours Heli-Skiing Snowmobile Rentals Elk Sleigh Rides Rustic Inn & Cabins Snow King Skiing Snow …
Togwotee Mountain Pass in Wyoming – AllTrips
-www.jacksonholenet.com/scenic_drives/togwotee_pass.php
Togwotee Pass WY is the summit of the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway, which runs from Dubois, WY to Pinedale, WY. Driving Directions . If coming from Yellowstone, drive along the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Parkway, then bear left on Highway 26/287 at Moran Junction. From Jackson, take Highway 26/89/189 and from Dubois, WY, drive west on Highway …
Togwotee Driving Tour – Wind River Country
-windriver.org/experience/driving-tours/togwotee-pass
The Togwotee Trail The Togwotee Trail delivers magnificent mountain vistas, exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing and a taste of the Old West in the quaint town of Dubois. The Tie Hack Era Timber harvesting has been a part of Dubois since it was first settled. In 1914 timber harvesting began on the forests of the […]