Wilkins Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,650 ft (2,330 m) |
Coordinates | 41°29′47.44″N 109°20′45.15″W / 41.4965111°N 109.3458750°W[1] |
Geography | |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Access Road |
Wilkins Peak is a small mountain located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, between the cities of Green River and Rock Springs. It is primarily used for radio and television station transmitters, but it also serves radio needs of the FAA, EMS, and local businesses such as Questar Gas. In 2003, a tower on the peak was knocked down by a vehicle delivering propane to customers. The tower was owned by Wyoming Public Radio and was serving the local area with programming from National Public Radio. There are numerous access roads to the peak and it is not gated and open year-round, weather permitting. Along with the radio uses, the mountain is also a popular location for mountain biking and hiking. The mountain contains geology typical of its location in southwestern Wyoming.