Leigh Lake

Leigh Lake
Leigh Lake
Location Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, USA
Coordinates [1]
Lake type Glacial Lake
Primary inflows Several creeks
Primary outflows String Lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
Max. width 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
Surface area 1,792 acres (725 ha)
Max. depth 250 ft (76 m)
Surface elevation 6,877 ft (2,096 m)
Islands 2

Leigh Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The glacially formed lake is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) wide and slightly longer in length from north to south. Situated just southeast of Mount Moran, the lake is at the terminus of both Paintbrush and Leigh Canyons.[2] The easiest access to the lake is by way of a hiking trail following the eastern shores of String Lake a distance of one mile (1.6 km) and is an easy hike over level terrain.[3] The Leigh Lake Ranger Patrol Cabin is located on the northeast shore of the lake and is on the National Register of Historical Places.


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