Lake of the Crags, Grand Teton National Park

#60 among attractions in Grand Teton National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake of the Crags is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated at the head of Hanging Canyon, the Lake of the Crags is flanked by Mount Saint John to the northwest, Rock of Ages to the southwest and Symmetry Spire to the southeast. Ramshead Lake is 150 yards to the east. ()

Length: 1584 ftWidth: 528 ftElevation: 9570 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°46'32"N, 110°46'12"W

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Lake of the Crags – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cascade Canyon Trail, Mount Saint John, Ramshead Lake, Symmetry Spire.

1 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Cascade Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park
27 min walk • The Cascade Canyon Trail is a 13.6-mile round-trip long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.
0.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Saint John, Grand Teton National Park
12 min walk • Mount Saint John, height 11,435 feet, is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, northwest of Jenny Lake.
~1630 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ramshead Lake, Grand Teton National Park
8 min walk • Ramshead Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Situated within Hanging Canyon, Ramshead Lake is flanked by Mount Saint John to the northwest and Symmetry Spire to the south.
~1890 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Symmetry Spire, Grand Teton National Park
10 min walk • Symmetry Spire is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The mountain, first climbed via the east ridge route on August 20, 1929, by Fritiof Fryxell and Phil Smith, towers above the northwest shore of Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Hanging Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
18 min walk • Hanging 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.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
The Jaw, Grand Teton National Park
23 min walk • The Jaw is a mountain located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The Jaw is.50 miles WNW of Rock of Ages and.75 miles WSW of Mount Saint John The summit is at the head of Hanging Canyon.
0.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hanging Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
14 min walk • Hanging 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.
0.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Hidden Falls, Grand Teton National Park
24 min walk • Hidden Falls is located on Cascade Creek, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The falls drop approximately 100 feet near the eastern end of Cascade Canyon, and west of Jenny Lake.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rockchuck Peak, Grand Teton National Park
23 min walk • Rockchuck Peak is located in the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The mountain is immediately west of String Lake and south of Paintbrush Canyon. The summit is.5 miles north of Mount Saint John.
0.9 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail, Grand Teton National Park
23 min walk • The South Fork Cascade Canyon Trail is a 5.6-mile long hiking trail in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The trail begins at the Forks of Cascade Canyon and extends to Hurricane Pass.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Ribbon Cascade, Grand Teton National Park
28 min walk • Ribbon Cascade is located in Hanging Canyon, Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The cascade drops approximately 600 feet near the eastern end of Hanging Canyon, and west of Jenny Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake of the Crags?

Nearby attractions include Ramshead Lake, Grand Teton National Park (8 min walk), Symmetry Spire, Grand Teton National Park (10 min walk), Rock of Ages, Grand Teton National Park (12 min walk), Mount Saint John, Grand Teton National Park (12 min walk).