Symmetry Spire, Mountain summit in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States.
Symmetry Spire is a peak in the Teton Range of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, rising to between 10,565 and 10,645 feet. It stands above the northwest shore of Jenny Lake, south of Hanging Canyon and north of Cascade Canyon, with Mount Saint John about 1 km to the north and Rock of Ages about 1 km to the west.
The first recorded climb to this summit took place in 1929 when mountaineers reached the top via the east ridge. Since that early ascent, the peak has become an established destination for climbers in the region.
Symmetry Spire is a popular mountaineering objective with numerous steep cliffs above Jenny Lake. The first ascent, via the east ridge on August 20, 1929, was made by Fritiof Fryxell and Phil Smith. The summit can be reached in two to three hours from the west shore of Jenny Lake.
Reaching this summit requires hiking through established park trails and routes that lead into the surrounding mountains. The path varies depending on which side of the mountain you approach from, with some options passing through canyon areas.
A narrow snow channel on the mountain holds snow through the summer months and requires ice axes for safe passage. This feature changes the climbing experience significantly depending on when you visit.
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