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Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] The lake was formed approximately 12,000 years ago by glaciers pushing rock debris which carved Cascade Canyon during the last glacial maximum, forming a terminal moraine which now impounds the lake. The lake is estimated to be 256 feet (78 m) deep and encompasses 1,191 acres (482 ha). Jenny Lake is considered to be a major focal point in Grand Teton National Park, with many hiking trails, scenic boat rides, and quick access to the major climbing routes onto the tallest peaks of the Teton Range.[4]
| Jenny Lake | |
|---|---|
 Jenny Lake at the foot of Cascade Canyon | |
  Jenny Lake | |
| Location | Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US |
| Coordinates | 43°45′50″N 110°43′48″W[1] |
| Type | Glacial Lake |
| Primary inflows | Cascade Creek and String Lake |
| Primary outflows | Cottonwood Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) |
| Max. width | 1.2 mi (1.9 km) |
| Surface area | 1,191 acres (482 ha)[2] |
| Max. depth | 456 ft (139 m)[2] |
| Surface elevation | 6,783 ft (2,067 m) |
Jenny and Jackson Lakes are the only lakes in Grand Teton National Park where motorboats are permitted; both lakes have scenic tours available.[5][6] A 2005 study of the water quality of the lakes in Grand Teton National Park indicated that all the lakes in the park were still considered pristine and that they had not been impacted by air or water pollution.[2]
Jenny Lake is a starting point for many day and overnight hiking trips. The 7.1-mile (11.4 km) Jenny Lake Trail loops around the lake and is considered to be relatively easy due to the small altitude gain of 700 feet (210 m). However, the altitude increases rapidly once Cascade Canyon is entered.[4]
Jenny Lake is named after a Shoshone Indian woman who married an Englishman, Richard "Beaver Dick" Leigh.[7][8] Jenny, and their 6 children, died of Smallpox in 1876.
See also
- Jenny Lake Ranger Station Historic District
References
- "Jenny Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- Rhea, Darren T.; et al. (February 2005). "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water, Sediment and Snow, from Lakes in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming" (PDF). United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- Jenny Lake, WY (Map). Topoquest (USGS Quads). Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- "Day Hikes" (pdf). National Park Service. March 2010. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- "Boating and Floating". National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- "Concessioner Activities". National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- "Jenny Lake District FAQs". National Park Service. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 169.
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[de] Jenny Lake
Der Jenny Lake ist ein 4,35 km² großer See im Grand-Teton-Nationalpark im Teton County im Westen des US-Bundesstaates Wyoming.[1] Der Jenny Lake liegt südlich des Jackson Lake auf 2067 m ü. d. M., ist bis zu 79 m tief, 3,5 km lang und 1,9 km breit. Er liegt am Fuße der Teton Range, am östlichen Ende des Cascade Canyon und westlich des Tals Jackson Hole. Gespeist wird der See vom Cascade Creek und vom String Lake, der Abfluss erfolgt über den Cottonwood Creek in den Snake River. Der See entstand vor ca. 12.000 Jahren.- [en] Jenny Lake
[es] Lago Jenny
El lago Jenny es un lago de los Estados Unidos, situado en el extremo norte del estado de Wyoming, dentro del Parque nacional de Grand Teton.[fr] Lac Jenny
Le lac Jenny (Jenny Lake en anglais) est un lac situé dans le parc national de Grand Teton au nord-ouest du Wyoming aux États-Unis. Différentes activités nautiques et de randonnées sont proposées aux touristes venant visiter le parc national.[it] Lago Jenny
Il lago Jenny si trova entro i confini del parco nazionale del Grand Teton, nello stato del Wyoming. Il lago si è formato circa 12.000 anni fa ad opera di un ghiacciaio che, spingendo i detriti rocciosi che derivati dall'erosione del Cascade Canyon durante l'ultimo massimo glaciale, portò alla formazione di una morena terminale che diede origine all'attuale lago. La sua profondità massima è di circa 79 metri. Il lago Jenny è considerato un punto di riferimento nell'ambito del parco nazionale del Grand Teton, per via dei molti sentieri escursionistici, per la possibilità di effettuare gite in barca e per il rapido accesso alle principali vie di risalita delle vette più alte della catena montuosa del Teton Range.[ru] Дженни (озеро)
Дженни (англ. Jenny Lake) — озеро на северо-западе штата Вайоминг, США[2][3]. Расположено на территории национального парка Гранд-Титон, на высоте 2067 м над уровнем моря. Озеро имеет ледниковое происхождение и образовалось примерно 12 000 лет назад во время последнего ледникового максимума. Наибольшая глубина озера оценивается в 129 м, а его площадь составляет 482 га[1]. Дженни является главным координационным центром национального парка Гранд-Титон, откуда начинаются множество туристических троп и маршрутов, отсюда же по одному из альпинистских маршрутов можно сделать восхождения на хребет Титон[4].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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