I did a three-day, two-night backpacking trip for the Cirque of the Towers loop in the Wind River Range, WY USA. It was a 26.1 mile loop total, starting at about 9100’ and maxing out at 11300’ crossing over the Continental Divide on Texas Pass.

I don’t recommend going over Labor Day weekend. Everyone comes out to do it, so it is quite busy. But it’s a beautiful hike and quite challenging!

Hoo boy was that a scary pass. There is no official trail for the pass, but people have created one. It’s incredibly steep and somewhat unstable, more of a scramble than a hike. But once over it, it’s incredible!

Jackass Pass is the second crossing of the Continental Divide on this loop.