
Ferris Mountains
Wyoming
Elevation Range
8,000 ft - 11,585 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
42.2569, -107.2394
About Ferris Mountains
The Ferris Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in central Wyoming. This remote range rises abruptly from the high plains, with rugged granite peaks and steep, glaciated cirques. The terrain is predominantly alpine, with sparse vegetation above the treeline. Lower slopes are covered in coniferous forests, aspen groves, and alpine meadows. The range features several prominent summits, dramatic cliffs, and pristine alpine lakes. Despite its relatively modest elevation, the Ferris Mountains offer a true mountain wilderness experience due to their isolation and lack of major access routes.
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Notable Peaks
Ferris Peak
11,585 ft
Medicine Bow Peak
11,156 ft
Sheep Mountain
10,984 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.