Static Peak facts for kids
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Static Peak
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,308 ft (3,447 m) |
| Prominence | 343 ft (105 m) |
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 Static Peak
Location in Wyoming
Static Peak
Location in the United States
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| Location | Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Parent range | Teton Range |
| Topo map | USGS Grand Teton |
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| Easiest route | Scramble/Technical class 3 to 5.8 |
Static Peak is a tall mountain located in the Teton Range. This mountain range is part of the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, a state in the western United States. Static Peak stands at about 11,308 feet (3,447 meters) high.
About Static Peak
Static Peak is a well-known point in the Teton Range. It is a popular spot for hikers and climbers. The mountain offers amazing views of the surrounding park.
Where is Static Peak?
Static Peak is found in the southern part of Grand Teton National Park. It is about half a mile (0.48 miles) southeast of another mountain called Buck Mountain. The peak is also located east of the Alaska Basin Trail. There is a spot called Static Peak Divide nearby.
Climbing Static Peak
Climbing Static Peak is often done by "scrambling." Scrambling means you use both your hands and feet to climb up steep, rocky areas. It's more than just walking, but not as difficult as rock climbing that needs ropes. The easiest way to reach the top is by scrambling.
Nature Around Static Peak
Even though it's a mountain, Static Peak has some interesting natural features. On the north side, below the very top, there is a small glacier. A glacier is a large, slow-moving river of ice. This glacier is protected from the sun by tall, steep cliffs.
North of Static Peak, you can find Timberline Lake. Lakes like this are often found in mountain areas. They add to the beautiful scenery of the park.
