Natural wonders in Jackson Hole

This collection encompasses the geological diversity of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding Bridger-Teton National Forest. It features massive glacial-fed bodies like Jackson Lake alongside high-altitude tarns such as Lake of the Crags and Ski Lake. The list highlights active geological features including the Schoolroom and Skillet glaciers, as well as dramatic vertical elements like the Breccia Cliffs and various waterfalls tucked within the Teton Range's canyons. These sites showcase the region's transition from valley floors to rugged alpine environments.

Natural Wonders — Map

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Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake may refer to:

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Middle Teton Glacier

Middle Teton Glacier is on the northeast flank of Middle Teton in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

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String Lake

Shallow lake located at the base of the Teton Range, connecting Leigh Lake and Jenny Lake. It is known for its clear, calm waters and serves as a primary access point for non-motorized watercraft.

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Schoolroom Glacier

Schoolroom Glacier is a small glacier in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

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Cleft Falls

Waterfall located in the North Fork of Cascade Canyon within Grand Teton National Park.

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Bannock Falls

Waterfall situated along the South Fork of Cascade Canyon, visible from the trail leading toward Hurricane Pass.

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Shoshoko Falls

Cascading waterfall located in the Teton Range, fed by the outlet of Taggart Lake and surrounding snowmelt.

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Swan Lake

Small, lily-pad-covered lake located near Colter Bay, frequently used as a habitat for trumpeter swans and other native waterfowl.

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Crater Lake

High-altitude lake located in the southern Teton Range near the Teton Pass area.

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Ski Lake

Alpine lake accessible via a trail from Teton Pass, situated in a glacial cirque below the ridges of the southern Tetons.

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Burnt Point

A prominent cliff and viewpoint overlooking the Gros Ventre River valley east of Jackson Hole.

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Turquoise Lake

Remote alpine lake located in the Granite Creek drainage of the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

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Teepe Glacier

Small glacier or permanent snowfield located on the northern slopes of the Grand Teton, named after mountaineer Theodore Teepe.

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Marion Lake

High-elevation alpine lake located at approximately 9,239 feet near the head of Granite Canyon along the Teton Crest Trail.

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Lake of the Crags

Secluded tarn located in a hanging canyon between Mount St. John and Rockchuck Peak, accessible via a steep, unmaintained scramble.

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Wilcox Point

Geographic point and cliff area located on the eastern shore of Jackson Lake within Grand Teton National Park.

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Breccia Cliffs

Massive volcanic rock formations located near Togwotee Pass, characterized by their distinct layered appearance and steep vertical faces.

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Granite Falls

Substantial waterfall on Granite Creek, located near the Granite Hot Springs in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

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Skillet Glacier

Large glacier on the eastern face of Mount Moran, easily identified by its distinctive frying-pan shape.

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Moose Lake

Small lake located in the southern Teton Range, accessible via the Coal Creek trail system.

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