Death Canyon, Canyon in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US.
Death Canyon extends through Grand Teton National Park with steep granite walls and contains numerous hiking trails leading to Phelps Lake.
The canyon formed approximately 15,000 years ago when glaciers retreated at the end of the last glacial maximum, creating a U-shaped valley.
The Death Canyon Barn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, stands at the junction of Death Canyon and Alaska Basin trails.
Visitors can access the canyon via Moose-Wilson Road, which leads to a trailhead offering various hiking options from moderate to demanding levels.
The Death Canyon Shelf presents a narrow, level plateau that stretches along the canyon, providing access to extensive Whitebark Pine stands.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 43.65310,-110.80700
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:20
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