Leigh Canyon, Grand Teton National Park

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

#98 among attractions in Grand Teton National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon

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Leigh 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. Leigh Canyon is approximately 6 miles long and is flanked by Mount Moran and Thor Peak to the north and Mount Woodring to the south. The canyon outlet is at Leigh Lake and at the head of the canyon lies Mink Lake. ()

Coordinates: 43°48'34"N, 110°51'43"W

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Grand Teton National Park United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Lake Solitude, Cascade Canyon, Maidenform Peak, Littles Peak.

1.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Lake Solitude, Grand Teton National Park
37 min walk • Lake Solitude is a lake located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The 0.5-mile in circumference natural lake is situated at the head of north Cascade Canyon and is a popular destination for hikers and backpackers.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Cascade Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
37 min walk • Cascade 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.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maidenform Peak, Grand Teton National Park
31 min walk • Maidenform Peak SSW of Cleaver Peak. Cirque Lake is immediately east of the peak.
0.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Littles Peak, Jedediah Smith Wilderness
12 min walk • Littles Peak is located in the Teton Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The peak is on the border of Grand Teton National Park and the Jedediah Smith Wilderness of Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Littles Peak is at the western end of Leigh Canyon.
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mink Lake, Grand Teton National Park
21 min walk • Mink Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. Located at the head of Leigh Canyon, Mink Lake is 0.90 miles south of Maidenform Peak.