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Togwotee Pass
Togwotee Pass (pronounced toe-go-tee) (el. 9658 ft/2944 m) is a mountain
pass located on the continental divide in the Absaroka Mountains of
the United States, between the towns of Dubois and Moran Junction, Wyoming
in the Jackson Hole valley.
U.S. Highway 287 and U.S. Highway 26 cross the pass, which is located
approximately 25 miles (40 km) east of Moran Junction. The pass provides
the most direct access to Grand Teton National Park from eastern Wyoming.
Sweeping vistas of the Teton Range are visible from the western slopes
of the pass.
Road work on US-26 over Togwotee Pass
US-26 over Togwotee Pass has been under construction for years. I think
it must be the major "public works" projcet in Wyoming since
it seems to be as firmly imbedded in the Wyoming economy as food stamps.
Anyway, this is what you see for miles and miles of US-26 over Togwotee
Pass. Don't let it stop you it is just part of the ambience.
The pass is located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest and adjacent
to Shoshone National Forest. The pass receives heavy winter snowfall
and is a top destination for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Snowfall at the pass often exceeds 25 feet (760 cm) (reports of over
50 feet (15 m) of snow are also known) in any given winter and the road
can be shut down for days at a time during blizzards. The Continental
Divide Snowmobile Trail passes through the immediate area.
Climbing to Togwotee Pass west of Dubois, Wyoming
The pass is named for Togwotee, a subchief under Chief Washakie of
the Sheepeater tribe, a branch of the Shoshones. Togwotee led a U.S.
government exploratory expedition over this pass in 1873.
Construction on US-26 at Togwotee Pass
Bisecting the Wind and Gros Ventre mountain ranges at an elevation of 9,658 feet,
Togwotee Pass is considered by many as one of the most scenic drives
in the country. We are among those that think this is one of the most scenic drives around.
Views from US-26 on the way to Togwotee Pass
Togwotee Pass is the summit of the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway,
which runs from Dubois, WY to Moran Junction Wyoming.
Views from US-26 heading to Togwotee Pass
If coming from Yellowstone, drive along the John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Parkway, then bear left (east) on Highway 26/287 at Moran Junction.
From Jackson, take Highway 26/89/189 and from Dubois, WY, drive west
on Highway 26/287. Both highways will lead up and over the pass.
Along US 26 on the way to Togwotee Pass
Beautiful ranches and properties are visible along US 26 as you travel
over Togwotee Pass in Wyoming.
Lava Mountain Lodge is just one of the Places available for lodging
and eats close to Togwotee Pass. Note that Lava Mountain Lodge also
has RV sites and a General Store. This would make a great base for exploring
the Togwotee Pass area.
Lava Mountain
Lodge is located a few miles west of Togwotee Pass on US-26
west of Dubois, Wyoming. Note that they have RV sites.
While we have not stayed there this is would be a good place to use
as a base in the area.
Lava Creek Ranch near Togwotee Pass on US-26 between Dubois &
Moran Junction
Lava Creek Ranch is near Togwotee Pass on the Continental Divide between
Dubois & Moran Junction.
The water you see is from snow melt.
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