Open Canyon, Grand Teton National Park

Name: Open Canyon
Address: Grand Teton National Park, United States

#99 among attractions in Grand Teton National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon

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Open Canyon is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The canyon was formed by glaciers which retreated at the end of the last glacial maximum approximately 15,000 years ago, leaving behind a U-shaped valley. Open Canyon is situated between Mount Hunt, Prospectors Mountain and Coyote Lake which are at the head of the canyon. The canyon is accessed by way of the Open Canyon Trail. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°38'16"N, 110°52'19"W

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Grand Teton National Park United States

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Open Canyon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Hunt, Prospectors Mountain, Indian Lake, Open Canyon Trail.

0.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Hunt, Grand Teton National Park
19 min walk • Mount Hunt is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The peak is situated near the head of Open Canyon and just west of Mount Hunt Divide.
1.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Prospectors Mountain, Grand Teton National Park
36 min walk • Prospectors Mountain is a mountain in the Teton Range, located within Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Prospectors Mountain rises to the south above Rimrock Lake and Death Canyon.
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Indian Lake, Grand Teton National Park
25 min walk • Indian Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated on a shelf above Granite Canyon, Indian Lake is flanked to the west by a high ridge exceeding 10,000 feet dotted with unnamed peaks.
1.1 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Open Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park
29 min walk • The Open Canyon Trail is a 8.3 mi long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail begins at a junction with the Valley Trail and is most easily accessed with a 3 mi hike on the Valley Trail from the trailhead near the White Grass Ranger Station Historic District.
~640 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Coyote Lake, Grand Teton National Park
4 min walk • Coyote Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated.70 miles north-northwest of Mount Hunt, Coyote Lake lies in a cirque nearly surrounded by several unnamed peaks each nearly 11,000 feet above sea level.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Forget-me-not Lakes, Grand Teton National Park
23 min walk • Forget-me-not Lakes are located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated 1 mile west of Rimrock Lake and Prospectors Mountain, Forget-me-not Lakes consist of several small bodies of water, the largest 150 yd long and 180 yd wide.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Mount Hunt Divide, Grand Teton National Park
31 min walk • Mount Hunt Divide is a pedestrian mountain pass located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

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Which popular attractions are close to Open Canyon?

Nearby attractions include Coyote Lake, Grand Teton National Park (4 min walk), Mount Hunt, Grand Teton National Park (19 min walk), Forget-me-not Lakes, Grand Teton National Park (23 min walk).

Open Canyon, Grand Teton National Park

Facts and practical information

Open Canyon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mount Hunt, Grand Teton National Park

Prospectors Mountain, Grand Teton National Park

Indian Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Open Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park

Coyote Lake, Grand Teton National Park

Forget-me-not Lakes, Grand Teton National Park

Mount Hunt Divide, Grand Teton National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Open Canyon?