Cleft Falls (Teton County, Wyoming) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cleft Falls |
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| Location | Grand Teton National Park, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°43′27″N 110°46′41″W / 43.724029°N 110.778070°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 50 feet (15 m) |
| Watercourse | Intermittent stream |
Cleft Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Garnet Canyon, a part of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, United States. It is known as a cascade, which means the water flows over a series of rock steps rather than dropping straight down.
What Makes Cleft Falls Special?
Cleft Falls is about 50 feet (15 meters) tall. It is an intermittent waterfall. This means it doesn't flow all the time. The water comes from melting snow and ice, especially from the Middle Teton Glacier. So, you'll see it flowing best in spring and early summer when the snow is melting. During drier times, it might slow down or even disappear until more snow melts.
Finding Cleft Falls
You can reach Cleft Falls by hiking the Garnet Canyon Trail. This trail is a popular path for adventurers in Grand Teton National Park. Cleft Falls is located about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) east of another waterfall called Spalding Falls. If you continue further downstream, you will find Bannock Falls. The hike offers amazing views of the mountains and the canyon.
