Teton Glacier in Grand Teton National Park

Teton Glacier

Teton Glacier is a mountain glacier located below the north face of Grand Teton.

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Teton Glacier Details

Teton Glacier is a mountain glacier located below the north face of Grand Teton. It is surrounded by Mount Owen to the west and by Teewinot Mountain to the north. Teton Glacier is the largest of the twelve named glaciers in the park. In 1971, the glacier was approximately 3,500 feet long and 1,100 feet wide. Between 1967 and 2006, Teton Glacier lost approximately 14 to 20 percent of its surface area, a reduction from 64 to 53 acres. Source: Wikipedia

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Teton Glacier

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0.4 mi away

Mount Owen

Mount Owen (12,928 feet) is the second-highest peak in the Teton Range.

0.5 mi away

Grand Teton

At 13,770 feet, this is the highest point of the Teton Range, and the second-highest peak in Wyoming.

0.5 mi away

Teepe Glacier

Teepe Glacier is below the northeast face of Teepe Pillar.

0.6 mi away

Teepe Pillar

Teepe Pillar (12,266 feet) is located in the Teton Range, immediately south of Grand Teton.

0.7 mi away

Teewinot Mountain

Teewinot Mountain (12,325 feet) is the sixth-highest peak in the Teton Range.