| Avalanche Canyon | |
|---|---|
 Avalanche Canyon and Buck Mountain in background | |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
| Coordinates | 43°42′25″N 110°45′54″W / 43.7069°N 110.765°W |
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.
See also
References
- ↑ Grand Teton, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved 2011-05-21.
- ↑ "Park Geology". Geology Fieldnotes. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-21.
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