[3] The peak is the emblematic geographical feature of the remote Wind River Range and is set seven miles west of the Continental Divide.

Topographic relief is significant as the northeast aspect rises 3,700 feet (1,100 meters) above the Green River in one-half mile.

[7] Other established climbing routes on Squaretop's walls:[8] Encountering bears is a concern in the Wind River Range.

[9] There are other concerns as well, including bugs, wildfires, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.

[17] The U.S. Forest Service does not offer updated aggregated records on the official number of fatalities in the Wind River Range.