Elk Mountain (Teton County, Wyoming) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elk Mountain |
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Elk Mountain at far right background with Owl Peak at center
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,720–10,800 ft (3,270–3,290 m) |
| Prominence | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Teton Range |
| Topo map | USGS Ranger Peak |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Elk Mountain is in the northern Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The peak is part of a ridge immediately west of Owl Peak and the exact elevation is not known but is estimated to be between 10,720 and 10,800 feet (3,270 and 3,290 m). Elk Mountain is the northernmost peak in the Teton Range over 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in elevation. North of Elk Mountain, the Tetons blend into the Yellowstone Plateau.
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