Cirque of the Towers Traverse
Wind River Range
Traverse of the Cirque of the Towers Traverse in Wind River Range. Beautiful and technical with climbing up to 5.8 YDS.
Trail Running Extreme
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 2.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 32 km, 1935 vertical metres of ascent and 1936 vertical metres of descent.
Description
One of the best ridge traverses in the world!
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.