Jelm Mountain
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Prominence1,566 ft (477 m)[1]
LocationAlbany County, Wyoming
| Jelm Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Jelm Mountain Location in Wyoming  Jelm Mountain Location in the United States | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,656 ft (2,943 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,566 ft (477 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 41°05′50″N 105°58′36″W / 41.09722°N 105.97667°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Albany County, Wyoming |
Jelm Mountain (elevation: 9,656 feet (2,943 m)) is located in the Albany County in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1]
The nearest settlement is Woods Landing-Jelm.[2] Its summit is the site of the Wyoming Infrared Observatory.
An unpaved road, which originally served as a fire access road, leads to the summit from Wyoming Highway 10, at the southwestern bottom of the mountain.[3][4]
Athletic competitions
The Jelm Mountain Race, during which runners ascend and descend the mountain, is held every year.[5]
