Marion Lake (Teton County, Wyoming)

Marion Lake
Location Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates 43°37′25″N 110°55′45″W / 43.62361°N 110.92917°W / 43.62361; -110.92917Coordinates: 43°37′25″N 110°55′45″W / 43.62361°N 110.92917°W / 43.62361; -110.92917[1]
Type Glacial Lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 250 yd (230 m)
Max. width 100 yd (91 m)
Surface elevation 9,239 ft (2,816 m)[1]

Marion Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[2] Marion Lake is situated near the head of Granite Canyon and is adjacent to the Teton Crest Trail.[3] The round trip hike on the Rendezvous Mountain Trail to the lake from the top of Rendezvous Mountain by way of the ski tram from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is considered a strenuous 11.8 miles (19.0 km).[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Marion Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
  2. ↑ Rendezvous Peak, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2012-02-09.
  3. ↑ "Teton Crest Trail". Greater Yellowstone Resource Guide. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
  4. ↑ "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. March 2010. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
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