Symmetry Spire Explained

Symmetry Spire
Elevation Ft:10565-10645
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence:320
Location:Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S.
Map:Wyoming#USA
Relief:1
Coordinates:43.7736°N -110.7656°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo:USGS Mount Moran
First Ascent:Fryxell/Smith 1929
Easiest Route:Scramble/Technical

Symmetry Spire (10565-) is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] The mountain, first climbed via the east ridge route on August 20, 1929, by Fritiof Fryxell and Phil Smith, towers above the northwest shore of Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon. The scenic Lake of the Crags, a cirque lake or tarn, is located northwest of the summit and is accessed by way of Hanging Canyon. Popular with mountaineers, the spire has numerous challenging cliffs.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. 25547 . Symmetry Spire, Wyoming . 2011-05-28.
  2. 1603499 . Symmetry Spire . 2011-05-28.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Moran, WY. 2011-05-28.
  4. Book: Ortenburger, Leigh. A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range . Mountaineers Books. November 1, 1996. 304–313. 978-0-89886-480-9.
  5. 151753. Symmetry Spire. 2011-05-28.