Rockchuck Peak

Rockchuck Peak is a mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park that rises steeply from the landscape west of String Lake. The slopes display rough rock formations that give this area its distinctive appearance.

The summit was first documented as reached in 1930 when mountaineer Fryxell climbed to its top. This marked the start of modern exploration of the peak by climbers and scientists.

The mountain attracts geologists who want to study the rock formations of the Teton Range and understand how this landscape developed. Visitors hiking here can observe the varied layers and types of stone exposed on the slopes.

Access is available through established trails from String Lake, though technical climbing skills and proper equipment are needed. Visitors should know that difficult terrain and high elevation require physical preparation.

Visitors often overlook that this peak provides habitat for specialized alpine plants and animals adapted to survive only at high elevation. The harsh conditions here have created a unique ecosystem found nowhere else in the region.

Location: Wyoming

GPS coordinates: 43.78827,-110.76771

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43