Togwotee Pass in the Wind River Range between Dubois, Wyoming and Grand Teton National ParkTogwotee 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 at Togwotee Pass between Dubois, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park
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 on US-26 between Dubois, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park
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 between Dubois, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park
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