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Path of the Pronghorn Turnout
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Path of the Pronghorn Turnout
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Pronghorn and bison frequent the sagebrush meadows before you during the summer. Pronghorn are the fastest land animal in North America sprinting to speeds of 60 mph (96 kph). As winter sets in, pronghorn (also known as pronghorn antelope) migrate southeast on the second-longest terrestrial migration in North America. They encounter many obstacles along their route including fences and roads. Studying their migration has led to efforts to protect this pathway. Name Origin Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana ) also known as antelope are the fastest terrestrial animal in North America, and have the second longest migration! They can sprint 60 mph and sustain over 40 mph for one mile! After spending summers in the sagebrush flats along the base of the Teton Range, they migrate up to 150 miles south and east up the Gros Ventre drainage and down past Pinedale, WY. Fences are a significant barrier to migration. Pronghorn are reluctant to jump fences and will generally crawl under them.
Kelly Post Office
~3 min drive
<p>The Kelly Post Office in the southeastern part of the park offers most postal services, but with limited hours. For hours and addtional information check the <a href="https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1368798">Kelly Post Office web page</a>.</p> <h3>Name Ori…
Turpin Creek
~4 min drive
3.4 mi · Moderate
Taggart Lake Trailhead
~11 min drive
<p><b>Location:</b> Access the Taggart Lake trailhead from the Teton Park Road three and a half miles northwest from Moose Junction.<br /> <br /> <b>Notes:</b> Visitor services include a modest-sized parking lot, a vault toilet, map brochure box, bike rack and a trailhead sign…
Middle Fork Ditch Creek
~11 min drive
13 mi · Hard
Thomas Murphy Homestead
~4 min drive
<p>The northernmost homestead on Mormon Row--the Thomas Murphy homestead boasts a gray stucco house, a large barn and several smaller buildings. Like many other early settlers on Mormon Row, Murphy laid claim to his land in 1908 and gained title in 1915.</p>
Cottonwood Creek Overlook
~11 min drive
<p>A popular fall photograph captures the Jimmy Manges cabin, the park stock used by the summer trial crew, the aspens turning golden and the Grand Teton towering above. A corral is a classic buck and rail fence used by the early homesteaders. Enjoy the view of the horses and…
Gros Ventre Amphitheater
~5 min drive
<p>Enjoy an program at the Gros Ventre Amphitheater. This open-air facility provides a fantastic setting for ranger-led evening programs during the summer. Special programs also occur throughout the season. Check at a visitor center for a current schedule of events.</p>
Blacktail Butte Trailhead
~7 min drive
<p><b>Location:</b> Access the Blacktail Butte Trailhead from US 26/89/191. The parking lot is one mile north of Moose Junction on the east side of the highway.<br /> <br /> <b>Notes:</b> There are no facilities at this trailhead-remember to bring water and use a restroom befo…
Ditch Creek Pathway Access
~7 min drive
<p>The pathway section from Moose Junction to the Antelope Flats Road is the most recent addition to the multi-use pathway system. This section allows bicyclists to complete a loop on the secondary roads from Antelope Flats to Kelly and return to Gros Ventre Junction without r…
Glacier View Turnout
~7 min drive
<p>Across the valley, the Teton Range rises abruptly from the valley with no foothills to obscure your view. Glaciers lie sheltered on the northeastern flanks of the highest peaks including the Middle Teton and Teton glaciers. Climate change is causing these glaciers to retrea…