Cloud Peak Wilderness

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Cloud Peak Wilderness is a rugged, high-elevation protected area in the Bighorn Mountains of north-central Wyoming, known for its alpine lakes, glaciated peaks, and extensive backcountry hiking opportunities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf IUCN Category Ib protected area
protected area
wilderness area
administeredBy Bighorn National Forest administration
United States Forest Service
linked to: U.S. Forest Service
climate alpine climate
contains Clear Creek headwaters
Cloud Peak
Cloud Peak Glacier
Paint Rock Creek headwaters
South Fork Tongue River headwaters
Ten Sleep Creek headwaters
alpine lakes
alpine tundra
backcountry hiking trails
glaciated peaks
granite cliffs
subalpine forests
country United States
ecosystemType alpine ecosystem
subalpine ecosystem
established 1984
establishedBy Wyoming Wilderness Act of 1984
fauna bighorn sheep
black bear
elk
golden eagle
moose
mountain goat
mule deer
pika
yellow-bellied marmot
flora Engelmann spruce
alpine wildflowers
lodgepole pine
subalpine fir
governingLaw Wilderness Act of 1964
hasFeature cirque basins
glacially carved valleys
high elevation
numerous lakes and tarns
rugged terrain
hasRegulation mechanized equipment restricted
motorized vehicles prohibited
no permanent structures allowed
highestPoint Cloud Peak
knownFor alpine lakes
backcountry hiking opportunities
glaciated peaks
mountaineering routes
remote backpacking
scenic vistas
locatedIn Bighorn Mountains
Bighorn National Forest
Wyoming
north-central Wyoming
namedAfter Cloud Peak
nearestCity Buffalo, Wyoming
Sheridan, Wyoming
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System
popularActivities backpacking
climbing
fishing
hiking
horseback riding
primaryUse recreation
watershed protection
wildlife habitat protection
seasonalAccess most accessible in summer

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Buffalo, Wyoming hasNearbyAttraction Cloud Peak Wilderness
Bighorn Mountains contains Cloud Peak Wilderness
Bighorn National Forest contains Cloud Peak Wilderness
Washakie County, Wyoming hasProtectedArea Cloud Peak Wilderness (nearby access)
linked to: Cloud Peak Wilderness