Forellen Peak Explained

Forellen Peak
Translation:Trouts Peak
Language:German
Elevation Ft:9777
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence:892
Location:Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.
Map:Wyoming#USA
Relief:1
Range:Teton Range
Coordinates:44.0089°N -110.8294°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Survey Peak
Easiest Route:Hike

Forellen Peak is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] The peak is in the northern section of the range, and rises abruptly more than above Owl Creek. Unlike the more impressive sections of the Teton Range to the south, Forellen Peak is subdued and the hike to the summit from the north is nontechnical, yet requires many miles of off-trail hiking. Access is best via the Berry Creek trail which can be reached by hiking south from the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway or by boat across the northern end of Jackson Lake.

Forelle(n) is a German word meaning "trout(s)".[4]

Notes and References

  1. 5191. Forellen Peak, Wyoming. 2011-05-28.
  2. 1599791. Forellen Peak. 2011-05-28.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Survey Peak, WY. 2011-05-28.
  4. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 128.