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Glacial Lake in Wyoming, US
Surprise Lake
Surprise Lake
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LocationGrand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates43°43′43″N 110°46′39″W / 43.72861°N 110.77750°W / 43.72861; -110.77750
TypeGlacial Lake
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length100 yd (91 m)
Max. width100 yd (91 m)
Surface elevation9,570 ft (2,920 m)

Surprise Lake is a lake in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. 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. The National Park Service has three backcountry campsites at Surprise Lake which are allocated by permit only.

Trail to Surprise Lake

References

  1. ^ "Surprise Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. 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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