Open Canyon Explained

Open Canyon
Country:United States
State:Wyoming
District Type:County
District:Teton
Coordinates:43.6283°N -110.805°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]

Open Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[2] 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.[3] Open Canyon is situated between Mount Hunt, Prospectors Mountain and Coyote Lake which are at the head of the canyon. The canyon is accessed by way of the Open Canyon Trail.

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Notes and References

  1. 1601936. Open Canyon. 2011-05-21.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Grand Teton, WY. 2011-05-21.
  3. Web site: Park Geology. Geology Fieldnotes. National Park Service. 2011-05-21.