Owl Peak, Mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US.
Owl Peak is a mountain summit in the northern Teton Range rising to approximately 10,600 feet above sea level. The peak displays steep slopes and exposed rock faces that become visible as you approach from different directions.
Geologists first surveyed and documented this peak during the 1800s while mapping the Teton Range and its formation. The area contributed to early understanding of the geological processes that built the Rocky Mountain landscape.
Native American tribes of the Wind River region traditionally regarded the peaks of the Teton Range as sacred places for ceremonies and vision quests.
To reach the summit, visitors must first take a boat ride to the Berry Creek Trailhead at Wilcox Point, then hike a combination of marked trails and off-trail terrain. Sturdy hiking boots and good navigation skills are important since portions of the route require finding your way without clear paths.
The peak sits at the junction where Webb Canyon meets the Yellowstone Plateau, creating a meeting point of different ecosystems rarely found elsewhere in the park. This location supports plant and animal communities that thrive in the transition zone between lower and higher elevations.
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