Marion Lake (Teton County, Wyoming)

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Marion Lake
Marion Lake, 2014, Grand Teton National Park.jpg
Location of Marion Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Location of Marion Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Marion Lake
LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates43°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]
TypeGlacial Lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length250 yd (230 m)
Max. width100 yd (91 m)
Surface elevation9,239 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. ^ a b "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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