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PINEDALE
Pinedale, Wyoming is located in western Wyoming approximately 78 miles south of Jackson Hole and 100 miles north of Rock Springs along Highway 191. The town is nestled on the western flank of the Wind River Mountain Range. Pinedale is a small community of about 1,500 people with a western flavor. The surrounding mountains tower to more than 13,000 feet.
Major industries are oil & gas, ranching, tourism, recreation and government. The Jonah Field is a natural gas field approximately 30 miles south of Pinedale. Formed about 65 million years ago, this natural gas field is considered world class for the significant amount of natural gas (10.5 trillion cubic feet-TCF) estimated to be trapped in a very small surface footprint.
Camping, 4-wheeling, mountain biking, horseback riding, water sports, more than 1,300 lakes and miles of mountain hiking trails, and more make the area an outdoor enthusiast's delight. Pinedale is located on the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail, so snowmobiling and x-country skiing are very popular sports in the winter. White Pine Ski Area, a family-oriented downhill ski resort, is just 10 miles away from Pinedale in the nearby Bridger-Teton National Forest. Pinedale has spectacular scenery, wildlife, fishing, horseback riding, photography, and many more adventure opportunities.
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Pinedale, Wyoming is located in western Wyoming approximately 78 miles south of Jackson Hole and 100 miles north of Rock Springs along Highway 191. The town is nestled on the western flank of the Wind River Mountain Range. Pinedale is a small community of about 1,500 people with a western flavor. The surrounding mountains tower to more than 13,000 feet.
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