Bridger Wilderness

Bridger Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
Slide Lake
Location	Sublette / Fremont counties, Wyoming, United States
Nearest city	Pinedale, Wyoming
Coordinates	43°10′19″N 109°40′27″W / 43.17194°N 109.67417°W / 43.17194; -109.67417Coordinates: 43°10′19″N 109°40′27″W / 43.17194°N 109.67417°W / 43.17194; -109.67417
Area	428,169 acres (1,732.74 km2)
Established	1964
Governing body	U.S. Forest Service

The Bridger Wilderness is located in Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, United States. Originally established in 1931 as a primitive area, 428,169-acre (1,732.74 km²) region was redesignated as a wilderness in 1964 and expanded to the current size in 1984. The wilderness lies on the west side of the Continental Divide in the Wind River Range and contains Gannett Peak; at 13,809 feet (4,209 m) it is the tallest mountain in Wyoming. The wilderness is a part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

U.S. Wilderness Areas do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although camping and fishing are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or mining, in compliance with the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow hunting in season.

There are 600 miles (970 km) of hiking trails maintained in the wilderness, but with much of the terrain being steep and with many large mountain peaks to climb, many trails provide access climbing routes. Camping is permitted as long as a distance of at least 200 feet (61 m) minimum is maintained away from lakes and streams. Due to the high altitude associated with this wilderness, it is not uncommon to have freezing weather, especially at night anytime of the year. In the summer months mosquitos can also be a problem.