Cirque De Towers
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User Name: kscott.j
Date: Fri 18 Nov 2011
Trail Head InformationThere is a small National Forest campground at the trail head. An 8.7-mile (14 km) hike beginning at 9,000 feet (2,743 m) above sea level which is relatively level the first 7 miles (11.3 km) becomes very steep the last mile (1.6 km) and ascends to Jackass Pass at 10,800 feet (3,290 m), crossing the continental divide. From there one must descend a steep half mile (800 m) to Lonesome Lake, which is one of four lakes in the cirque. |
Wind River Range Here the goal for today's hike. Do not let the distance fool you this is a difficult hike to complete with a big heavy backpack. Many backpackers spend the night a Big Sandy Lake to reduce the distance covered. The pass up to Jackass Pass is steep and rocky. |
The trail The first 6-7 miles is easy to Big Sandy Lake are easy. |
Big Sandy Lake Big Sandy Lake from up on Jack Ass pass. It is relatively flat. Many backpackers spend the night here. |
Continental Divide Here a view from Jackass pass looking back to where to Big Sandy Lake |
Lonesome Lake Here a view from atop Jack Ass Pass looking down onto Lonesome Lake where we will spend the night. You can even see a small water fall in the bottom right corner. WOW |
Jack Ass Pass This is a view from the top of Jackass pass. |
Tent View The towers surrounding Lonesome Lake. This was taken by my tent! |
Sunset Wind River Range Sunset on Lonesome lake surrounded by the Towers |
River Just a random stream that feed the lake. |
Lama A lama. There is an outfitter that rents Lamas to carry your stuff. |