Hoback River facts for kids
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The river near Hoback Junction
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Map of the Hoback, Greys and Salt rivers (in order from right to left)
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Hoback Peak at 43°00′01″N 110°21′00″W / 43.0003°N 110.3500°W |
| River mouth | Snake River at 5,896 feet (1,797 m) 43°11′29″N 110°27′14″W / 43.1913°N 110.4538°W |
| Length | 55 miles (89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | North-east then north-west |
| Basin size | 600 square miles (1,600 km2) |
The Hoback River is a river in Wyoming, United States. It is about 55 miles (89 km) long. The Hoback River is a tributary of the Snake River. This means it is a smaller river that flows into a larger one.
The river starts high up in the northern Wyoming Range mountains. It then flows through the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
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River's Journey
The Hoback River begins its journey in the mountains. Its biggest tributary is called the South Fork. This smaller river joins the Hoback about nine miles (14 km) from where the Hoback starts.
Flowing Through the Land
After the South Fork joins, the Hoback River turns northeast. It flows towards U.S. Route 191. Then, the river turns northwest. Here, it spreads out into a wide, marshy area. This area was once called Jackson's Little Hole. Today, people call it the "Hoback Basin." The town of Bondurant is located in this basin.
Entering the Canyon
Next, the river enters a deep, narrow place called Hoback Canyon. It flows through this canyon. After leaving the canyon, the Hoback River meets the Snake River. This meeting point is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Jackson Hole. It is also near the town of Hoback.
Free-Flowing River
The Hoback River is special because it flows freely. There are no dams or other things blocking its path. About 30 miles (48 km) downstream from where the Hoback joins it, the Snake River flows into Idaho. There, the Snake River is held back by the Palisades Dam.
How the River Got Its Name
The Hoback River is named after a man named John Hoback. He was an explorer. John Hoback traveled with a group called the Astor Expedition. They used the Hoback River as a way to get from the Snake River to the Green River. The Green River is another important river that flows into the Colorado River.
