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Sleeping Indian Turnout
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Sleeping Indian turnout along US Highway 89/26/191 gives you sweeping views of both the Teton and Gros Ventre Range. The Gros Ventre Mountains—impressive in their own right—surround the southeast portion of the valley. One peak in the range stands out prominently. Nicknamed "Sleeping Indian", Sheep Mountain is in full view from this turnout. Name Origin The Sleeping Indian is a nickname for Sheep Mountain. Facing east, the long ridge climbs south from the Gros Ventre River rising above tree line as if a person is lying down. Further south, the ridge rises more steeply as a series of limestone cliffs forming the person's crossed arms. A notch forms the neck and chin while the face slopes to the south. Steep limestone cliffs wrap around the face. Some visualize this quite easily; some do not. History In 1925, a large landslide occurred on the north end of Sheep Mountain, damming the Gros Ventre River and forming Lower Slide Lake. In 1927, the natural dam partially failed and a torrent of water flooded across the valley. Six people were killed in Kelly and water was 3 feet deep in Wilson at the base of Teton Pass.
Albright View Turnout
~2 min drive
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Granite Canyon Trailhead
~6 min drive
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Death Canyon Trailhead
~7 min drive
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Valley Trail
~9 min drive
31 mi · Hard
Murie Homestead Cabin
~4 min drive
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Aspen Ridge Trail
~6 min drive
5.4 mi · Easy
Gros Ventre Pathway Hub
~5 min drive
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Taggart Lake Trailhead
~9 min drive
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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>
Cottonwood Creek Overlook
~10 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…