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United States US-20 / WY-789 Difficulty: 5/10

Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway

Carves through towering 2,500-foot multi-hued Precambrian and Paleozoic rock walls along the foaming Wind River. Features three tunnels carved into solid granite, sweeping curves following the river gorge, and the famous 'Wedding of the Waters' where the Wind River becomes the Bighorn River.

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Distance
Distance
34 mi
55 km total run
Turns
Turns
90
2.6 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
4,800 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 5/10
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CARTO Dark Matter GL
Start: Shoshoni, WY End: Thermopolis, WY
Elevation Profile 4,300 – 4,800 ft
SUMMIT 4,800 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 2.6 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Shoshoni, WY 43.2358, -108.1103
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 4,800 FT Summit
End Destination Thermopolis, WY 43.6461, -108.2122
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway?

Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway spans 34 miles and packs approximately 90 curves (2.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 4,300 ft - 4,800 ft and technical rating 5/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Shoshoni, WY (Latitude 43.2358, Longitude -108.1103) and finishes at Thermopolis, WY (Latitude 43.6461, Longitude -108.2122).

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