United StatesWyomingFortification Mountain

Fortification Mountain

Mountain in Wyoming · 9,327 ft

9,327 ft
Elevation
243 ft
Prominence
1.3 mi
Hike length one way
42.9675, -109.7478
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Fortification Mountain

1.3 mi
one way
889 ft
of ascent
1 h 20 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

8,442 ft1.3 mi · 9,327 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Station / cable carRecommended
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 0.0 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Station / cable car
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
1.3 mi on foot · ↑ 889 ft · about 1 h 20 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3LOWER WHITEPINE CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILHEAD
parking · northwest of the peak
about 1.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Fortification Mountain?

Fortification Mountain is 9,327 ft above sea level and lies in Wyoming. Its prominence is 243 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Fortification Mountain?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.3 mi one way with 889 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 20 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Fortification Mountain?

The nearest starting point is the station northwest of the peak — about 0.0 mi to the summit. Alternative: the station northwest of the peak (1.3 mi on foot · ↑ 889 ft · about 1 h 20 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Fortification Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Fortification Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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