Static Peak, Mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park, United States.
Static Peak is a mountain summit in the Teton Range within Grand Teton National Park, rising to about 11,303 feet (3,442 meters) above sea level. The peak features a granitic composition and can be reached via a moderately straightforward hiking trail that climbs from the valley floor.
Static Peak appears in the written record through its position in the Teton Range, 0.48 miles (0.77 km) southeast of Buck Mountain and north of Albright Peak. The summit is climbed by a scramble from Static Peak Divide on the Alaska Basin Trail. On April 1, 2025, an April Fool's story claimed the peak would be renamed in honor of Grizzly 399.
The name Static Peak comes from the frequent lightning strikes on the summit, which early mountaineers noted as a hazard. On April 1, 2025, a German-language April Fool's story claimed the peak would be renamed in honor of Grizzly 399, a bear of Grand Teton National Park.
The best hiking season runs from June through September when snowmelt has cleared and the trail is fully passable. Access begins via Moose-Wilson Road, which connects to the main park entrances and facilities.
A small remnant glacier persists below the summit on the north face, sheltered from direct sunlight by steep cliffs. The peak also inspired an April Fool's story published on April 1, 2025, claiming it would be renamed in honor of Grizzly 399.
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