Delta Lake (Teton County, Wyoming) Explained

Delta Lake
Location:Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coords:43.7325°N -110.7728°W[1]
Lake Type:Glacial Lake
Inflow:Glacier Gulch
Outflow:Glacier Gulch
Basin Countries:United States
Length:250yd
Width:150yd
Elevation:9016feet
Pushpin Map:Wyoming#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Delta Lake in Wyoming, USA.

Delta Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[2] Delta Lake is situated in Glacier Gulch and is fed rock flour (glacial silt) from the Teton Glacier, which turns the water turquoise in appearance. It has been an increasingly popular hiking destination in the park, with the number of hikers increasing 164% from 2016 to 2018.[3] The easiest walk to the lake is by way of the a hike commencing from the Lupine Meadows trailhead. Following the trail to Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes and an off trail effort to the north from Surprise Lake provides access to Delta Lake.[4] The effort is considered strenuous for even getting to Surprise Lake is nearly a ten mile roundtrip with over of elevation gain.[5] Below Delta Lake lies Glacier Falls, an intermittent 300feet waterfall.

Notes and References

  1. 1599222. Delta Lake. 2011-12-07.
  2. Topozone (USGS Quads). Delta Lake Topo Map in Teton County WY. August 23, 2022.
  3. Web site: Koshmrl . Mike . Emerald Teton gem is no Longer Hidden . Jackson Hole News and Guide . August 23, 2022 . Sep 26, 2018.
  4. Book: Ortenburger . Leigh . Jackson . Reynold . A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range . 1996 . Mountaineers . 9780898864809 . 56. August 22, 2022.
  5. Web site: Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes . National Park Service . August 23, 2022 . May 16, 2022.