Togwotee Pass

Teton Range from the west of Togwotee Pass

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The Togwotee Pass is a 2,944 m high mountain pass in the Absaroka Mountains in the United States of America. It is located between the towns of Dubois, Moran and the valley of Jackson Hole.

The pass is 287 and 26 crossed by U.S. Highways, forty kilometers west branch out at Moran. The pass provides direct access to Grand Teton National Park from the east Wyoming. From the western slopes of the pass you have a wide view of the Teton Range.

The pass is located in the Bridger - Teton National Forest, close to the Shoshone National Forest. In winter, it is affected by heavy snowfall and therefore a popular destination for snowmobiling and cross-country skiers. The ball is crossed by the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail and can often reach heights of over 760 cm of snow per winter. The record high was so far at over 15 m. In case of troubles Blizzards can occur several days blocking the road.

The pass was named after Chief Togwotee, who led a research expedition in 1873 the U.S. government over this pass. Chief Togwotee was a sub- chief of the Sheep Eater tribe, who belonged to the tribe of the Shoshone.

A ski run at Jackson Hole Ski Resort is also called Togwotee Pass.