Surprise Lake (Teton County, Wyoming)

Surprise Lake is a lake in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.[2] Surprise Lake is on .20 miles (0.32 km) east of Amphitheater Lake and can be accessed via a strenuous climb of just under 10 miles (16 km) round trip from the Lupine Meadows trailhead.[3] The National Park Service has three backcountry campsites at Surprise Lake which are allocated by permit only.[4]

Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake
LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates43°43′43″N 110°46′39″W[1]
TypeGlacial Lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length100 yd (91 m)
Max. width100 yd (91 m)
Surface elevation9,570 ft (2,920 m)[1]

References

  1. "Surprise Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  2. Grand Teton, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  3. "Day Hikes" (pdf). Plan Your Visit. National Park Service. 2010. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  4. "Surprise Lake" (pdf). Backcountry Camping Zones. National Park Service. 2003. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
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