Wilderness Falls (Teton County, Wyoming) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wilderness Falls |
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| Location | Grand Teton National Park, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°54′58″N 110°45′31″W / 43.91622°N 110.758701°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 250 feet (76 m) |
| Watercourse | Intermittent stream |
Wilderness Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in Waterfalls Canyon, inside Grand Teton National Park in the state of Wyoming, United States. This amazing waterfall drops about 250 feet (76 m) (which is about 76 meters) down the canyon.
Discovering Wilderness Falls
Wilderness Falls is a type of waterfall called a cascade. This means the water flows over a series of rocks and steps, rather than dropping straight down. It gets its water from a stream that doesn't have a name. This stream is an intermittent stream, which means it doesn't flow all the time. It often dries up during parts of the year.
Where the Water Comes From
The stream that feeds Wilderness Falls starts from a glacial lake. A glacial lake is a lake that was formed by a glacier, which is a huge, slow-moving river of ice. The waterfall also gets a lot of its water from snowmelt. This happens when snow on nearby mountains like Ranger Peak and Doane Peak melts in the spring.
The best time to see Wilderness Falls with lots of water is during the spring. This is when the snow from the mountains melts the most. You can even see the falls from across Jackson Lake, especially from the Colter Bay Village area.
Nearby Water Features
Just a short distance downstream, less than half a mile away, the same stream flows over another steep area. This section is known as Columbine Cascade. So, if you visit Wilderness Falls, you might be able to see another cool water feature nearby!
