The Wild Road to Jelm Mountain in Wyoming

Jelm Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.948m (9,671ft) above sea level located in Albany County, in the US state of Wyoming.

Jelm Mountain

Is the road to Jelm Mountain in Wyoming unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Jelm Mountain Road. It’s a gravel 4wd track that can be loose and rocky with washouts. It’s a bit rocky and muddy in places. When the road is rain washed, some steep sections can be a bit technical (loose rocks and gullies). 

How long is the road to Jelm Mountain in Wyoming?

Starting from the paved WY-10 road, the ascent is 8.36km (5.2 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 624 meters. The average gradient is 7.46%.

Is the road to Jelm Mountain in Wyoming open in winter?

Set high in the southeastern part of Wyoming, near the Colorado border, the road is graded occasionally during the summer and is blocked by snow typically from December through May. The weather can be extreme at the summit: winter temperatures can drop below -40 F and wind speeds can occasionally exceed 100 mph.

Is Jelm Mountain in Wyoming worth the drive?

The summit hosts the Wyoming Infrared Observatory, an astronomical observatory founded in 1975. The summit was formerly used by the US Forest Service and BLM as a fire lookout station. The summit offers great views of Laramie Basin and Laramie River valley.
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