Avalanche Canyon Explained

Avalanche Canyon
Country:United States
State:Wyoming
District Type:County
District:Teton

Avalanche Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[1] The canyon was formed by glaciers which retreated at the end of the last glacial maximum approximately 15,000 years ago, leaving behind a U-shaped valley.[2] To the north of Avalanche Canyon lies South Teton, Cloudveil Dome and Nez Perce Peak while to the southwest lie Mount Wister and Veiled Peak. Snowdrift Lake, Lake Taminah, and Shoshoko Falls are situated at the head of the canyon.

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Notes and References

  1. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Grand Teton, WY. 2011-05-21.
  2. Web site: Park Geology. Geology Fieldnotes. National Park Service. 2011-05-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20110613170423/http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/parks/grte/index.cfm. 13 June 2011 . live.