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Blacktail Butte
Blacktail Butte Jackson Hole WY1.jpg
View from the west
Highest point
Elevation 7,688 ft (2,343 m)
Prominence 1,078 ft (329 m)
Geography
Blacktail Butte is located in Wyoming
Blacktail Butte
Blacktail Butte
Location in Wyoming
Parent range Gros Ventre Range
Topo map USGS Moose
Climbing
Easiest route Walk

Blacktail Butte is a cool mountain landmark in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, USA. It stands tall at 7,688 feet (2,343 meters) above the Jackson Hole valley. This butte was once called Upper Gros Ventre Butte by early explorers.

Most of Blacktail Butte is covered in thick forests. You can find trees like lodgepole pine, Douglas fir, and Engelmann spruce here. There are also some areas with aspen trees.

What is a Butte?

A butte is a type of hill that stands alone. It has steep sides and a flat top. Blacktail Butte is a great example of this kind of landform. It's a key feature in the Jackson Hole area. From its slopes, you can see much of the valley and parts of the Teton Mountains.

Animals of Blacktail Butte

Blacktail Butte is named after black-tailed deer, also known as mule deer. These deer are often seen in the area. Many other animals also call this place home.

Rock Climbing and Scenery

Blacktail Butte has several large rock formations. These are made of sedimentary rock. Rock climbers enjoy using these outcrops for their sport.

There's a local story about the butte's name. It says the north side looks dark because it's so heavily wooded. This makes it appear black compared to the other slopes. These other slopes have fewer trees and more sagebrush. There's also a scenic spot nearby called Blacktail Pond.

Mormon Row

At the bottom of Blacktail Butte is a famous place called Mormon Row. This area is very popular with photographers and tourists. It has the well-known T. A. Moulton Barn. You can often see herds of bison grazing nearby, making for amazing pictures.

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