Jelm Mountain

Jelm Mountain
Jelm Mountain
Location in Wyoming
Jelm Mountain
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation9,656 ft (2,943 m)[1]
Prominence1,566 ft (477 m)[1]
Coordinates41°05′50″N 105°58′36″W / 41.09722°N 105.97667°W / 41.09722; -105.97667[1]
Geography
LocationAlbany County, Wyoming

Jelm Mountain (elevation: 9,656 feet (2,943 m)) is located in the Albany County in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1]

The nearest settlement is Woods Landing-Jelm.[2] Its summit is the site of the Wyoming Infrared Observatory.

Access

An unpaved road, which originally served as a fire access road, leads to the summit from Wyoming Highway 10, at the southwestern bottom of the mountain.[3][4]

Athletic competitions

The Jelm Mountain Race, during which runners ascend and descend the mountain, is held every year.[5]

See also


References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jelm Mountain". Peakbagger.com. July 6, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Woods Landing & Jelm, Wyoming". Visit Laramie. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Jelm Mountain Road". Wyoming Offroad Trail. August 23, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  4. ^ "The Wild Road to Jelm Mountain". World's greatest driving roads. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "Jelm Mountain Run".

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