Elk Mountain (Teton County, Wyoming)

Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain at far right background with Owl Peak at center
Highest point
Elevation10,720–10,800 ft (3,270–3,290 m)[1]
Prominence1,040 ft (320 m)[1]
Coordinates43°58′38″N 110°48′08″W / 43.97722°N 110.80222°W / 43.97722; -110.80222[2]
Geography
Elk Mountain is located in Wyoming
Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain
Location in Wyoming
Elk Mountain is located in the United States
Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain
Location in the United States
LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent rangeTeton Range
Topo mapUSGS Ranger Peak
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

Elk Mountain is in the northern Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.[3] The peak is part of a ridge immediately west of Owl Peak and the elevation is estimated to be between 10,720 and 10,800 feet (3,270 and 3,290 m).[1] Elk Mountain is the northernmost peak in the Teton Range over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in elevation. North of Elk Mountain, the Tetons blend into the Yellowstone Plateau.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Elk Mountain, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  2. ^ "Elk Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  3. ^ Ranger Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2011-05-28.
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