Tallest Mountains in Wyoming

Wyoming’s high-altitude landscape is a masterpiece of tectonic force and glacial carving, serving as the rugged crown of the American West. The state is home to a staggering array of mountain ranges, but it is perhaps best defined by its two crown-jewel national parks: Yellowstone and Grand Teton. While Yellowstone is famed for its sprawling volcanic plateaus and geothermal wonders, its horizon is framed by the formidable Absaroka and Gallatin ranges, which provide essential habitat for the region’s grizzly bears and wolves. Just to the south, the Grand Teton National Park showcases the most dramatic vertical relief in the country, where the Teton Range erupts from the valley floor without the preamble of foothills. Yet, even beyond these famous borders lies the Wind River Range, a massive granite spine that holds the state’s highest summits and largest glaciers. Together, these ranges form a continuous wilderness corridor that represents one of the last truly wild mountain ecosystems in the lower 48 states.

Rank	Mountain Peak	Mountain Range	Elevation (ft)
1	Gannett Peak	Wind River Range	13,810
2	Grand Teton	Teton Range	13,775
3	Fremont Peak	Wind River Range	13,745
4	Mount Warren	Wind River Range	13,722
5	Mount Helen	Wind River Range	13,620
6	Turret Peak	Wind River Range	13,600
7	Mount Sacagawea	Wind River Range	13,569
8	Jackson Peak	Wind River Range	13,517
9	Mount Woodrow Wilson	Wind River Range	13,502
10	Bastion Peak	Wind River Range	13,494
11	Mount Febbas	Wind River Range	13,468
12	Sunbeam Peak	Wind River Range	13,440
13	Flagstone Peak	Wind River Range	13,440
14	Downs Mountain	Wind River Range	13,349
15	Mount Koven	Wind River Range	13,265
16	The Sphinx	Wind River Range	13,258
17	Twin Peaks	Wind River Range	13,185
18	Wind River Peak	Wind River Range	13,192
19	Cloud Peak	Bighorn Mountains	13,167
20	Francs Peak	Absaroka Range	13,153

Key Takeaways

The Wind River Dominance: 17 of the 20 tallest peaks in the state are located in the Wind River Range.
The High Point: Gannett Peak is the highest point in Wyoming and is widely considered one of the most difficult state high points to reach due to its remote location.
Regional Diversity: While the “Winds” take the top spots, Cloud Peak (Bighorns) and Francs Peak (Absarokas) represent the highest points of their respective ranges and provide distinct climbing experiences outside of the main clusters.